Lot 355: Suda Kokuta (1906-1990) Dated 1989

Dated 1989
Kakejiku, in sumi on paper, depicting the three characters Mu ichi butsu, literally meaning 'not one thing', a famous Zen phrase, rendered in bold calligrapy, dominated by strong horizontal strokes, signed Koku with seal Suda Kokuta; with tomobako titled, signed and dated by the artist Suda Kokuta, sen kyu-hyaku hachi-ju kyu, juni (Suda Kokuta, 1989, 12) with seal. 96.5cm x 44cm (37¾in x 17¼in). (2).

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Born in Saitama Prefecture, Kokuta started his career as a Western-style painter and obtained many special awards for his figurative paintings at the Kanten exhibitions, but after 1949 he changed direction and moved into the world of abstract paintings. He is well known for his powerful, bold and unrestrained brushstrokes, as is clearly demonstrated here.

Another calligraphic painting by the artist was sold in these rooms, 11 May 2010, lot 148.