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Divine Gardens: Mayumi Oda and the San Francisco Zen Center,New
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Known to many as 'the Matisse of Japan,' Mayumi Oda combines traditional Japanese and Buddhist iconography with her own unique sense of color, line, and movement. In this collection, her groundbreaking artwork is paired with essays by San Francisco Zen Center and Green Gulch Farm Zen Center practitioners (including Richard Baker, Linda Ruth Cutts, Wendy Johnson, Edward Espe Brown, and Norman Fischer) who have owned, loved, and been changed by Oda's work over the years.Mayumi Oda's internationallyrecognized artwork plays with traditional Japanese and Buddhist images, refiguring them as celebrations of the feminine and the natural world. Where most traditional Buddhist iconography features male figures, Oda introduces female 'Goddesses' that seem to jump off the page, imbued with the vibrancy of Oda's color and line.Originally from Japan, Oda settled in Muir Beach, California in the 1970s and began practicing and painting at Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, which Oda calls her 'California Buddha Field.' Divine Gardens pairs Oda's artwork with essays by her fellow practitioners, for whom Oda's artwork has been a constant companion.Suitable for study by art students or for display on a coffee table, Divine Gardens captures the essence of Mayumi Oda's art and life as a Zen practitioner. The fortyfive fullcolor works of art and twentyfour essays contained in the collection are a joyful celebration of her work and the community forged through the years at the San Francisco Zen Center.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Divine Gardens'? A: 'Divine Gardens' explores the intersection of traditional Japanese and Buddhist iconography with a focus on feminine representations and the natural world through Mayumi Oda's artwork.
- Q: How many artworks are included in 'Divine Gardens'? A: 'Divine Gardens' features forty-five full-color works of art by Mayumi Oda.
- Q: Who contributed essays in 'Divine Gardens'? A: The collection includes essays from practitioners at the San Francisco Zen Center and Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, including notable figures such as Richard Baker and Wendy Johnson.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Divine Gardens' have? A: 'Divine Gardens' is bound in a hardcover format, making it suitable for display and durability.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Divine Gardens'? A: 'Divine Gardens' was published on October 3, 2017.
- Q: Is 'Divine Gardens' suitable for art students? A: Yes, 'Divine Gardens' is suitable for art students as it combines Oda's artwork with insightful essays that provide context and analysis.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Divine Gardens'? A: 'Divine Gardens' contains a total of 112 pages.
- Q: What makes Mayumi Oda's artwork unique? A: Mayumi Oda's artwork is unique for its vibrant colors and lines, along with her reinterpretation of traditional Buddhist imagery to celebrate feminine forms and nature.
- Q: Can 'Divine Gardens' be used as a coffee table book? A: Yes, 'Divine Gardens' makes an excellent coffee table book due to its visual appeal and engaging written content.
- Q: What edition of 'Divine Gardens' is available? A: 'Divine Gardens' is available in an illustrated edition, showcasing both the artwork and essays.