I Ching #64: ‘Unfinished’

Each book in the I Ching series is an expressionistic response to one of the sixty-four entries of the ancient Chinese wisdom book. The image for I Ching #64: ‘Unfinished’ is a play on a painting by Japanese Zen artist Sengai, called ‘Circle, Triangle, and Square,” which in turn was the inspiration for a Robert Motherwell monoprint in the 1980s.

Alternative interpretations of the hexagram include 'Not yet forded,' and 'Before completion.' It can be read as an encouraging sign that the successful achievement of a goal is in sight, or alternatively as a warning not to lose focus when something is nearly finished - perseverance is needed to see it through successfully to the end."

This open edition features a scan of the original painting, inkjet-printed. Each copy features unique burn and smoke marks.

2013
5.25” x 7”
4 pp.
accordion fold
inkjet printed, with unique burn and smoke markings
open edition
$90

Buy a copy:

- from Vamp & Tramp Booksellers (Birmingham, AL)