Scoop water and the moon is in your hand 

Zenkei Shibayama created this hand fan with ink on paper, featuring calligraphic art. The poetic phrase, "Scoop water and the moon is in your hand," evokes the illusory yet profound nature of reality. The moon, an ancient symbol of change, is seen mirrored in water, as we find it reflected in countless artistic and religious expressions across cultures. Consider the moon goddess Selene in Greek mythology, or the lunar deity Chandra in Hinduism, each reflecting the moon's potent symbolism. The act of scooping water, a gesture of grasping at the intangible, echoes the eternal human quest to understand and hold onto fleeting moments of enlightenment. This image, imbued with a deep sense of longing and reflection, speaks to the subconscious. It is a symbolic representation of our deepest desires and our attempts to capture the uncapturable, a theme that resonates across time.