Monika’s work is about the relation between gesture and nature, crossing with Zen practice and its philosophic concepts.
Her work explores how symbols of nature have been used in relation to Chinese/Japanese writing systems and pictograms. The work expresses simplicity in the exploration of the “line” and involves a ritual process, that is part of the work itself, following specific exercises and
preparation, where everything has to be in place. The material Monika uses, such as ink, brush and paper and the way she prepares the ink are part of this ritual.
She explores gestures and movements through the brushwork, to discover how the energy is released and to investigate the way mind and body relate in order to find a natural harmony.
“Harmony”
“landscape”
“Bamboo”
“Dance”
“dancing emotions”
“water and the sun”
“Spin”
“Shade”
“Life”
“Moon”
“wisdom”
“Nature”
“crab”
“heron”
“flycatcher”
“line and circle”
“tryptic”
“flowing spirit”
“energy”
“instinctive action”
“field”
“ancient symbol”
“gesture”
“lightness”
“power of the line”
