Emptiness no Other than Form, Obai-in, Kyoto (Monogatari)

Byobu screen. Printed on archival Hahnemuhle rice paper and mounted on screen with mulberry, cedar wood, and silk. Unique piece.

Obai-in is a historic Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan, renowned for its traditional Japanese architecture and cultural significance. Founded in the 17th century, the temple features tatami-matted rooms, sliding paper doors (shoji), and intricately painted fusuma (sliding door panels) depicting natural scenes and Buddhist motifs. Obai-in serves as a serene place of worship and reflection, offering visitors a glimpse into Japan’s rich cultural heritage and the aesthetic beauty of Zen Buddhist architecture.