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“Aerial Enso 9 - The Dance of Colour & Chance”
Date: 5.12 .2024
Medium: Sumi ink (black), silver and gold alcohol ink on Hot Press 200gsm Fabriano Paper
Size: 150 cm x 150 cm
Location: Moving Architecture / Space Clarence Mews Residency 2024, London
About the Artwork:
This performative painting was created live as part of The Circle of Everything” interdisciplinary performance art work performed live in front of the audience to mark the end of residency 2024 at Space Clarence mews.
This is the first example of Aerial Enso where the artist introduces a palette of alchemical metallics - gold and silver - shaping 2025 film iteration of performance work and whole collection in those colours in 2025 These colours correspond to two pivotal performance scenes: the moon scene and the sun scene. The legendary duo—the yin and yang of alchemy—contrasting forces of day and night, working together in balance.
The Enso, an iconic symbol of Zen Buddhism, represents unity, enlightenment, strength, and elegance. Painted in one fluid masterstroke and a single breath, it captures the essence of being in the flow, embodying the Zen philosophy of synchronicity and life force energy.
Created by artist Kamila CK, this large-scale Enso was painted live and integrated into the choreography of the performance. In the final scene, vibrant silver and gold ink were added from above, utilising gravity and the movement of a spinning aerial hoop. The combination of these colors with black Sumi ink adds depth and vibrancy, making the piece a unique blend of deliberate action and chance, capturing a singular, unrepeatable moment in time.
This work is part of Kamila CK’s ongoing exploration of Enso painting, a practice she has been developing since 2018 to explore synchronicities in art. Inspired by her studies of traditional Japanese calligraphy (shodo) under the guidance of Japanese teacher Rie Takeda during her visits to Japan in 2018 and 2019, Kamila has created a distinctive style that blends traditional Zen calligraphy with contemporary visual art, performance, and aerial movement.
Unique Features:
Highly Collectible: A one-of-a-kind artwork developed as part the iconic performance Artist signature is placed at the back, hence artwork can hang in any way.
Zen Aesthetics: Emphasises simplicity and mindfulness, reflecting Kamila CK’s deep engagement with traditional Japanese calligraphy.
Large Scale: Designed to be as expansive as possible, allowing for the dynamic movement of the artist within the circle as part of the performance.
Colorful Expression: This is the first collection where the artist combines Enso painting with colors—red and blue alcohol inks are applied using aerial movement from above.
Versatile Display Options: The paper is tick and strong, can be hung like an Asian scroll, mounted flat against the wall, or framed behind glass.
Shipping:
The artwork will be carefully rolled and shipped in a secure tube, ready for stretching, framing, or mounting according to your preference. It is possible to order magnetic white frames at additional cost.
