Zen Calligraphy "Every Day Is a Good Day"

Name: Zen Calligraphy "Every Day Is a Good Day"
SKU: 6204
Price: 330.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 188 x 52 cm

Product number: 6204

Height 188 cm
Width 52 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

€330.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

In powerful, flowing brushstrokes, the famous Zen phrase "Nichinichi kore kōjitsu" unfolds on this kakemono – Zen Calligraphy "Every Day Is a Good Day".

The dynamic brushwork, with its thick, energy-charged strokes and deliberately placed empty spaces, makes the meditative concentration behind each character palpable. This phrase is one of the best-known sayings of Zen Buddhism and encourages accepting each day equally – whether it brings joy or challenge.

The bold black ink contrasts impressively with the light paper background and is accentuated by two red seals. Written on paper and mounted in a green-and-gold brocade border with a floral pattern, this calligraphy is excellently suited for meditation rooms, tea ceremonies, or as a daily reminder of a mindful attitude toward life.

A timeless kakemono with a clear, powerful statement.

Frequently asked

When was the work created?

Based on the previous owners' information and the condition of the object we place it broadly in the Shôwa (1926–1989) period, but cannot give a precise date.

Is this genuine craftsmanship?

Yes, this piece is a genuine handcrafted original that exists only once.

Why does the date of creation sometimes not match the artist's dates

Because the two pieces of information speak about different things: the period designation describes the object – support, colors, condition – while the signature reflects which name appears on the painting. In most cases there is no attempt at deception behind this, but rather Japanese painting training: copying from workshop models was the curriculum for centuries, an utsushi is regarded as a bow to the teacher, workshops signed with the master's name, and artist names were passed down within a school. Such a hanging scroll is therefore not a forgery, but a hand-painted one-of-a-kind that continues the formal language of its school – just not the work of the famous name, and priced accordingly. We explain this in detail in the guide Why does a kakemono often bear the signature of an artist long deceased?.