CONTEMPORARY FIGURATIVE PAINTINGS by
RICHARD BAXTER

NO WATER, NO MOON
This painting is based on a traditional Zen story of a Nun named Chiyono who had been working towards enlightenment for a long time. One night when carrying water, the pail broke, and as the water fell to the ground, the reflection of the moon in the pail disappeared. At this moment, Chiyono understood the nature of reality, and became enlightened...

'No Water, No Moon

title 'No Water, No Moon'
medium oil/acrylic/metal leaf on canvas
size 118 x 150
date 2004
status available
CONTEMPORARY FIGURATIVE PAINTINGS