Japonism & Zen

The theme is Karesansui (Zen), which symbolizes the spirituality of the Japanese people.

It is expressed like an ink painting in two colors, white and black.

Around Zen, it is blurred and photographed to express “modern”, as if expressing today, which is full of invisible “COVID-19”, “fake news” and “people’s rumors”. ..

Is your mind able to see the truth?

Are you confused by what you can’t see?

What is happiness for you?　 What is affluence?

From the age of things to the age of mind.

MindFullness

More info: photographer-atom.net

Japonism & Zen

PHOTOGRAPHER ATOM

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ATOM is a Japanese photographer born in 1980. He traveled to 64 countries over 6 years and encountered many cultures and many people. The experience gained from the trip raised many questions for himself.What does it mean to life, coexistence with nature, happiness and purpose of living for? And the fundamental question is, "Why am I born in Japan in this age?"By leaving Japan, he reconsidered his homeland and pondered about living as a Japanese and a modern people. Conscious of his identity as a Japanese, he uses the motifs of symbols that symbolize Japan, takes a photo of the present age, and prints it on the most precious handmade Japanese paper in Japan...

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My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be.

Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood.

I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

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