Marimo (2025) Original Painting by Juliart

"Marimo" is a large-scale, vertical visual sanctuary painted on traditional rice paper. Named after the rare, velvety green moss balls native to Japan's fresh waters—symbols of love, patience, and longevity—this piece bridges the vibrant, organic textures of Western watercolor with the deep, absolute discipline of Eastern ink. Floating at the center is a bold, calligraphic Ensō (Zen circle), capturing the beauty of a single, unrepeatable breath and the completeness of imperfection. An ancient, resilient pine tree grounds the composition, while a solitary fish moves through hypnotic water ripples. This painting is a silent, elegant meditation on emotional ecology, natural harmony, and the fluid rhythm of life, designed to bring a profound sense of modern zen serenity to contemporary spaces.

Materials used:

japanese ink, rice paper, watercolor

Details:

• Painting on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 35 x 70cm (unframed) / 35 x 70cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Surrealistic
• Subject: Flowers and plants