{"title":"Works on Paper","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eWorks on Paper represent focused studies and independent compositions developed alongside the ongoing studio practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eExecuted in ink, graphite, and paint, these pieces explore structure, rhythm, and force in a more intimate format. While distinct from the larger panel works, they are grounded in the same disciplined approach — repetition, compression, release, and the controlled examination of energy through line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eEach work is original and singular. Produced in limited annual quantities, these pieces offer a direct view into the studio process while maintaining the same standards of clarity and structural integrity that define \u003cem data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eDiscipline of the Infinite\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eAll works are signed, dated, and archived as part of the evolving body of work.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"art","title":"Cherry blossoms \u0026 Swallows","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"j7q4s3\" data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eCherry blossoms \u0026amp; Swallows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eInk and acrylic on rice paper\u003cbr data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"511\"\u003eDimensions variable\u003cbr data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eSold to private collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eA composition rooted in traditional Japanese visual language, this work brings together flowering branches and swallows in motion, balancing stillness and movement within a unified field. The blossoms introduce a sense of fragility and seasonal transition, while the birds create rhythm and directional flow across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eExecuted in ink with acrylic intervention, the piece reflects a long-standing engagement with symbolic imagery and disciplined line work. The handling of space allows each element to breathe, while subtle variations in mark-making and tone reinforce the presence of the artist’s hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eWhile distinct from the current \u003cem data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eDiscipline of the Infinite\u003c\/em\u003e series, this work reflects an earlier and parallel investigation into structure, repetition, and the relationship between natural form and visual rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eSigned and dated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorks on paper are produced in limited annual quantities.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47579751252268,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1520\/1580\/files\/IMG_2418.jpg?v=1702071208"},{"product_id":"original-art-wave-study-copy","title":"Red Field Study No.1, 2023","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"mr9l4b\" data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eRed Field Study No.1, 2023\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eInk and acrylic on rice paper\u003cbr data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eApprox. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e8 1\/4 × 10 7\/8 inches (21 × 27.5 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"886\"\u003e2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eA study of rising force and compression, expressed through a single wave form emerging into a saturated red field. The composition balances fluid motion with restraint, allowing the structure of the wave to hold tension against a flat, uninterrupted plane of color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eExecuted in ink with acrylic intervention, the surface retains evidence of process — visible brushwork, tonal shifts, and the slight irregularities of the paper itself. Registration marks remain present, reinforcing the work as part of an ongoing disciplined practice rather than a resolved illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eRooted in the visual language that informs the Discipline of the Infinite series, this piece functions as both a standalone work and a fragment of a larger investigation into energy, movement, and symbolic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eSigned and dated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorks on paper are produced in limited annual quantities.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52832522666284,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1520\/1580\/files\/IMG_4320.jpg?v=1775590532"},{"product_id":"red-field-study-no-2","title":"Red Field Study No.2, 2023","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"mr9l4b\" data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eRed Field Study No.2, 2023\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eInk and acrylic on rice paper\u003cbr data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eApprox. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e8 1\/4 × 10 7\/8 inches (21 × 27.5 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"517\"\u003e2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eA continuation of the Red Field studies, this work explores the sustained movement of a single wave form as it expands and folds into itself. The composition emphasizes flow over impact, allowing the structure to extend and breathe across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eSet against a saturated red field, the black ink forms carry both weight and fluidity, shifting between controlled line and looser tonal passages. The contrast between the dense field of color and the open, untreated paper creates a tension between stillness and motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eSubtle variations in mark-making and visible process — including registration marks and surface irregularities — reinforce the work as part of an ongoing disciplined practice rooted in repetition, refinement, and observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eConnected to the broader Discipline of the Infinite series, this piece functions as a focused study of movement, energy, and formal balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eSigned and dated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorks on paper are produced in limited annual quantities.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52832559366444,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1520\/1580\/files\/IMG_4326.jpg?v=1775591135"},{"product_id":"red-field-study-no-3","title":"Red Field Study No.3, 2023","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"mr9l4b\" data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eRed Field Study No.3, 2023\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eInk and acrylic on rice paper\u003cbr data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e8 1\/4 × 10 7\/8 inches (21 × 27.5 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eA study of mass and momentum, this work shifts from fluid extension into a more compressed and forceful wave form. The composition emphasizes the physical weight of moving water, where structure tightens and energy gathers before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eMarked as a study toward a larger work, the piece reflects a moment of investigation within the broader Discipline of the Infinite series. The central form carries a sense of density and pressure, reinforced by heavier ink passages and a tightened internal rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eSet against a restrained red field, the contrast between saturated color and exposed paper heightens the tension between stillness and motion. 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The curling wave is constructed through layered bands of ink, creating a rhythmic structure that contrasts with the more fluid and atmospheric handling seen in earlier studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eThe composition centers on a single, tightly coiled motion, where the wave folds inward on itself. This compression introduces a sense of contained energy, shifting the focus from expansive movement to formal precision and pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eExecuted on a distinct rice paper, the surface subtly alters the behavior of ink and pigment, resulting in sharper edges and a more defined tonal separation. 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