Artist Statement | Kota – Oneness Artist | Cosmic Rhythm – Painting with wood grain

Kota | Artist Statement

Cosmic Rhythm

The central concept of my work is Oneness — the philosophical idea that all existence within the cosmos is one. My practice is an attempt to visualize this belief through my original painting method, Cosmic Rhythm.

This approach expresses harmony with nature by painting directly on wood. I regard the wood grain as traces carved by natural forces — time, weather, gravity, seasons, and rotation — an imprint of the cosmic rhythm itself. By painting in tune with this rhythm, I weave stories in which nature and humanity, past and future, the individual and the whole, come into harmony. This approach resonates with the teaching of Shakyamuni (ca. 5th–6th century BCE) on the interdependence of all things, as well as with the Japanese spiritual aesthetics of Wabi-sabi, nature worship, and Ichigo Ichie.

Through my work, I hope that viewers will feel the rhythm of the cosmos and find new perspectives and insight — and that it may help bring a gentle light of hope into our world.

 

Notes

The Law of Interdependence:
The idea that all things exist through mutual relationships and dependence.

Wabi-sabi:
A Japanese aesthetic that embraces imperfection and impermanence.

Nature Worship:
A philosophy that honors and respects the sacredness inherent in nature.

Ichigo Ichie:
The spirit of cherishing each encounter and moment as once in a lifetime.

 

Kota | Artist Mission

Through my artistic practice, I aim to contribute to world peace and the harmony of the Earth.

To achieve this, my mission as an artist is to convey the philosophical idea, awareness, and direct experience of Oneness—the understanding that all existence within the cosmos is one—through art. These ideas are deeply rooted in my long-term solo travels around the world and in profound mystical experiences.

 

Cosmic Rhythm Works

Cosmic Rhythm Series

 

About Collecting Works

If you are interested in acquiring or owning one of my works, I would be grateful to hear from you. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind original.

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(All techniques and ideas presented herein are the intellectual property of the artist Kota and are protected by copyright laws. In the event of an allegation of plagiarism, legal action may be pursued.)