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Ghost (Sengai) 1990/93/95

Artwork Ghost (Sengai) this artwork made of Sumi ink and synthetic polymer paint on American H.M.P. handmade paper, created in 1990-01-01
Accession No.
2000.092
Date Created
1990/93/95
Gallery location
Not on public display
Department
Pacific Art
Dimensions A
59.6 x 80cm
Media Category
Drawing
Secondary Media Category
brush and ink
Medium
Sumi ink and synthetic polymer paint on American H.M.P. handmade paper
Place Created
New York, United States
Credit Line
The Max Gimblett Gift. Gift of the artist through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation 2000

The title in this drawing refers to Japanese monk Sengai Gibon, the Zen master whom Max Gimblett refers to as one of his teachers. The square-triangle-circle is Sengai's picture of the universe; a double skull exists as a reflection of the self.

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