THE GATELESS GATE
THE GATELESS GATE
Honshu, Japan
This photograph evokes a sense of Zen contemplation. The image depicts an old and simple Torii gate, sitting atop a rock in the ocean, surrounded by the vast expanse of the sea. The extended exposure in the photograph creates a soft, misty atmosphere, emphasizing the weatherworn gate and the jagged rock it sits atop. The grayscale tones add to the contemplative and meditative atmosphere.
"The Gateless Gate" is a Zen parable that tells of a gatekeeper who guards a gateless gate, challenging all who pass to prove that they are worthy of entry. This photograph captures the essence of that parable, the gate, standing alone in the middle of the vast ocean, appears as if to challenge the viewer to let go of their preconceptions and enter the realm of enlightenment.
The Torii gate, a traditional symbol of transition and the boundary between the physical and spiritual worlds, stands as a reminder of the impermanence of all things and the importance of finding one's own path to enlightenment. The gate's location in the middle of the ocean, with nothing else in sight, suggests a sense of detachment and isolation, inviting the viewer to contemplate the nature of existence.
Standing alone in the middle of the vast ocean, the gate stands as a symbol of the human quest for understanding and transcendence, much like the Zen parable that inspired it.
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EDITION SIZE: 45 + 5 Artist Proofs
PRINT TYPE: Dye-Transfer Chrome Print
16x28” Gallery Float -or- Flush Style: $1600
16x28” Museum Framed Style: $190024x42" Gallery Float -or- Flush Style: $2900
24x42" Museum Framed Style: $360036x63" Gallery Float -or- Flush Style: $5800
36x63" Museum Framed Style: $680048x84" Gallery Float -or- Flush Style: $8600
48x84" Museum Framed Style: $9800 -
GALLERY FLOAT STYLE: print is backed with 1/4” Sintra and a 3/4” deep metal inset frame attached to the back, to provide a floating look from the wall.
GALLERY FLUSH STYLE: has a 2” deep wood Flush frame, available in Black or White.
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Designed to evoke stillness and spaciousness
Throughout human history, people have voyaged far and wide in search of peace and understanding of the world. In new lands, they were met with visions that filled their hearts and minds – towering mountains, soft waves, spiraling branches, and expanses of brilliant white snow. And though many of us have not embarked on extended spiritual pilgrimages, we have all experienced the expansion of our minds and hearts as we witness a breathtaking view. Embracing the power of beauty and the landscape on our mood, these photographs are designed to evoke peace and stillness - and provide the space to embrace the full breadth of our emotions.
Bring beauty into your home
Scientists have confirmed that viewing scenes of nature in art can positively impact your health and well-being almost as effectively as visiting a beautiful environment. Art allows us to enjoy our morning coffee at a temple in Kyoto and cuddle up with our pets by the stunning coast of Maui. To spend our days in the bustle of the city and return home to the tranquility of a breathtaking view. Fine art photography is more than an image - it is your calm in the chaos, an uplifting breath on a troubling day, and the stillness to embrace your most authentic emotions and nurture your best self.
