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Contemplations

Collection of abstract, contemplative and minimal ink paintings by Thoth Adan, merging Zen philosophies, Japanese aesthetics and Sumi-e painting technique with the midcentury western traditions Abstract Expressionism and Colorfield Paintings.
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Zen Philosophy
Mid Century Colors
Breathing Meditation
Sumi E Painting
Spring Images
Mineral Pigments
Washi Paper
Colour Field
Sumi E
Rock Spring | Contemplation N°64
The Contemplation paintings merge Zen related aesthetics like Wabi-Sabi and Shibui and Western mid-century Color Field movement. – N°64 was created using mineral pigments (English red deep and Gofun), Nikawa and Indigo on Awagami Kitakata Washi paper, mounted on Hahnemühle Sumi-e paper. – 40 x 50 cm
a piece of art that looks like an animal's stomach
Japanese Painting Aesthetic
Field Paintings
Sumi Ink
Abstract Watercolor Painting
Japanese Painting
Contemplation N°19 (minimal ink painting)
Contemplation N°19 – Sumi ink and mineral pigments on Awagami Kitakata – 40 x 50cm – by Thoth Adan – The paintings from the Contemplation series focus on minimal, calm and painterly expressions simultaneously inspired by the Japanese concepts of Wabi Sabi (the love of natural imperfection), Shibui (term that refers to a particular aesthetic of simple, subtle and unobtrusive beauty) and also to the tradition of Color Field Paintings (mid-century art movement linked closely to Abstract Expressionism). –
a painting hanging on the wall in front of a white wall with a wooden frame
Colorfield Paintings
Feng Shui Paintings
Minimal Painting
Abstract painting by Thoth Adan
N°59 from the Contemplation paintings, using Japanese Sumi-e technique (different washes of ink and mineral pigments) to exploring minimal, painterly and introspective expressions, related to wabi sabi and abstract expressionism (colorfield paintings).
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Collages Art
Lino Prints
Fine Minerals
Art Cards
Ink Art By Thoth Adan
N°46 and N°47 from the Contemplation paintings – Two small pieces that offer their beauty best, when hanged together and viewed from close with natural light that can highlight the quality of the fine mineral pigments used (Sumi, Azurite, Jade and Epidote pigments).
an abstract painting with black and blue colors
Expressive Art
Painting by Thoth Adan
N°25 – Abstract, expressive art by Thoth Adan from the contemplation paintings – Sumi ink and mineral pigments on Awagami Kitakata – 50 x 70cm
a piece of paper that has been altered to look like an abstract painting
Walnut Ink
Lino Print
Contemplation N°39
Contemplation N°39 by Thoth Adan – minimal ink painting created with Sumi ink, walnut ink and mineral pigments on Awagami Kitakata – 40 x 50cm
an abstract piece of art with black paint on it's edges and the bottom half painted gray
Window Poster
Artfully Walls
Famous Black
Gallery Wall Decor
Minimal Abstract
Abstract Art Prints
Study N° 3 (Malevich‘s Window) – Gyclée Print
Study N° 3 (Malevich‘s Window) – Gyclée Print by Thoth Adan – Minimal, abstract Sumi painting on Awagami Kitakata and black Washi paper; reciting the famous black square by Malevitch.
We Are One – Minimal art print by Thoth Adan – created with Sumi Ink on Washi paper, digitally altered and rearranged – can be hung as a diptych with I Am Dual. Minimal Artwork, Minimal Art Print, We Are One
Minimal Artwork
Minimal Art Print
We Are One
We Are One
We Are One – Minimal art print by Thoth Adan – created with Sumi Ink on Washi paper, digitally altered and rearranged – can be hung as a diptych with I Am Dual.
an abstract image of two white discs on a gray background
I Am Dual
I Am Dual – minimal art print by Thoth Adan – created with Sumi Ink on Washi paper, digitally altered and rearranged – can be hung as a diptych with We Are One.
an abstract painting with red and white circles
Floating Art
Different Kinds
Giclée Print
Floating – art print
Floating – giclée print by Thoth Adan – Minimal, abstract artwork, created with different kinds of Ink on wet Washi paper, digitally altered and rearranged.
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Zen
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Gestural Painting
Unique Framing
Artist Wall
Photo Panel
Personalized Wall
Breaking Silence
Breaking Silence – mixed media art by Thoth Adan
an abstract painting with white and red dots in the sky over a desert landscape,
Cloudy Moon
The Seaside
Abstract Expressionism
Study N° 4 (At The Seaside)
Study N° 4 (At The Seaside) – Giclée print by Thoth Adan – evoking a cloudy moon scene. Original art was created with Sumi ink on delicate and almost transparent Tengucho tissue paper by Awagami, mounted in layers with white washi (disc) on a natural beige Kitakata paper.
an abstract painting with black and blue colors
Dark Road
Media Art
White Paper
Abstract Landscape
Dark Road – fine art print
Dark Road – Abstract, gestural mixed media art using sumi ink, shellac ink and acrylics evoking the visual of an abstract landscape – from the Zen-Sumi colletion by Thoth Adan
an abstract background with circles and dots in shades of pink, grey and white on a dark gray background
Digital Composition
Ink Drop
Wall Gallery
Photo Canvas
Test Series
Test Series – Art print from the Zen-Sumi series by Thoth Adan – abstract, digital composition based on sumi ink drawings, digitally altered – playing with the interplay of individuality, uniqueness and conformism, equality – visually inspired by cell cultures.
three different shades of blue and brown paint
Zen Calligraphy
Japanese Zen
Gallery Walls
Personalized Wall Art
Ink Painting
Off Track
Off Track – Abstract, gestural ink painting in brown, blue and black by Swiss artist Thoth Adan – related to mid-century minimalism and Japanese Shodo tradition (Japanese Zen calligraphy).