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Onsen<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

<\/strong>Nothing Matters<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Colorado Gallery of the Arts
May 20 \u2013 June 12, 2025<\/p>\n

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An Art Exhibition<\/h3>\n

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\u00a0 Congratualations and Thanks!!<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

to all Onsen<\/b><\/span><\/span> Artists<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Thank you!<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Onsen – Nothing Matters<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0the First Ever Exhibit<\/strong><\/p>\n

inspired by the Zen Circle or Enso.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Colorado Gallery of the Arts<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Outstanding Art That Takes You Out of the Box!<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

47 Envisioning Artists from Denver, Boulder, New Mexico, Southern Colorado, <\/strong><\/p>\n

Santa Fe, Los Angeles, New York and Kyoto, Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Multi-Cultural Event<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Enjoy our Enso Maker | Enso in Denver |\u00a0 Be a Part of the Art<\/b><\/p>\n

Soundtrack by “Ryokan”<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0What is an Enso?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

The Enso, is known as the Zen Circle of Enlightenment.<\/p>\n

The art of Enso began over 300 years ago as a form of Zen practice. Over the years, artists worldwide have embraced the Enso as a universal symbol.<\/p>\n

The closed Enso, suggests completeness, the cycles of nature, and\u00a0 unity.<\/p>\n

The open or broken Enso brings forth the significant aesthetic of wabi-sabi \u2013 the beauty of imperfection and the frailty of human existence.<\/p>\n

Inside the Enso<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

An important aspect of the Enso is what\u2019s inside. Nothing? Yes nothing; nowhere, emptiness, zero, space, \u201cmu\u201d.\u00a0 And nothing does matter, hence the Onsen subtitle “Nothing Matters”. Nothing is where creativity begins. Many artists have stated their best works come out of nowhere. Of course, the circle has a defining role; to be a robust boundary that surrounds, synthesizes, and nourishes creative effort. Emptiness is where we go for art.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe work with the substantial, but the emptiness is what we use.\u201d \u2013 The Tao<\/p>\n

The emptiness you feel is not a void; it\u2019s a space for growth. – Unknown<\/p>\n

Oh that magic feeling\u2026nowhere to go.\u00a0 –Lennon, McCartney<\/p>\n

Contemporary Enso<\/span> Art<\/strong><\/p>\n

While the practice of Enso continues in the Zen community, the Enso circles are appreciated in broader artistic circles for their aesthetic possibilities and philosophical depth.<\/p>\n

The word Zen may conjure up images of serenity and meditation. Onsen is inclusive of both peaceful serenity and the noisy imaginative edge. Onsen invites artists, if they wish, to run wild.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Enso<\/span> Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n

On this page are a variety of Enso (most are not actual submissions). They are just random examples so you can get started.\u00a0 Be influenced or totally ignore them. Your vision is what’s important.<\/strong> And remember, all media are accepted \u2013 painting, found art, sculpture, video, photography et al. We invite creativity from artists of all backgounds and cultures. Can’t wait to see your Enso<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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FAQ<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Q:<\/strong> What does Onsen mean and who is Ryokan?<\/strong><\/span>
<\/strong>A:<\/strong> Onsen is the Japanese word for “hot springs”. Ryokan (1758-1831) was a Zen monk known as a calligrapher, poet and lived his life as a hermit in a small mountain hut.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Q:<\/strong> You say “get out of the box.” Can I put my Enso on canvas in a frame?
<\/strong>A:<\/strong> <\/span>Corners are prohibited..\u2026just kidding. Calligraphic Enso is regularly done on flat rice paper and fabric with corners.<\/p>\n

Q:<\/strong> During the showings, will potential buyers be able to contact us directly?
<\/strong>A:<\/strong> <\/span>Yes. They can even pay you directly. Please respect the beautiful ACC Foundation Gallery and donate the 35% commission which they use to help their students.<\/p>\n

Q: I understand there will be music. Will it be loud?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A:<\/strong><\/span> The music will be original\u00a0 roots music. It is meant to complement not overwhelm the art.<\/p>\n

Q: I am Indian and would like to enter a Mandala. Does this fit your zen exhibition.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

A:<\/strong><\/span> Absolutely.. Our goal is to include Enso visions from cultures around the world. We look at zen as an important aesthetic and philosophy not as a religion. We feel creativity is important for all human beings. Ryokan Arts welcomes artists of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and backgrounds.<\/p>\n

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