Bamboo 1940

Deiryu made this bamboo painting, and you can really see the influence of calligraphy. The brushstrokes have this beautiful, confident quality, like writing in the air. The paint is like water, it blooms on the paper. Look at the stem and leaves, how they vary from nearly solid to translucent, based on the pressure and angle of the brush. It's all about the touch. I love how this gives the leaves such a dynamic presence. They’re not just sitting there; they're active, dancing even. This piece reminds me a bit of Cy Twombly's scribbly paintings. Both artists, in their own way, embrace a kind of gestural abstraction that feels both spontaneous and deeply considered. Ultimately, this painting embraces the beauty of imperfection. It's about letting go and allowing the process to guide the way.