Frame dimensions: 140 cm (H) × 64 cm (W)
This is a profoundly powerful and spiritual calligraphy work by Kokuta Suda (1906–1990), a maestro of modern Japanese Western-style painting and contemporary calligraphy who broke through conventional boundaries to forge his own dynamic artistic domain.
The phrase inscribed in this work, "Gyuho Chichi to shite Daichi o Fumu" (Slow and steady, an ox treads firmly upon the earth), serves as a deeply moving maxim for modern life, encouraging us to move forward without rush or panic, but with steady, unyielding steps—much like the deliberate pace of an ox treading the ground.
Beautifully preserved along with the artist’s signature and seal denoting its creation in 1984, the overwhelming vitality of the ink and the bold, robust brushstrokes seem to embody both the raw power of an ox grounding itself upon the earth and the artist's own indomitable creative spirit.
With its commanding presence, this large-scale framed piece measuring 140 cm by 64 cm is an ideal acquisition to bring a sense of dignified elegance and vitalizing energy to any space, whether displayed in a traditional tokonoma alcove or a contemporary living
Kokuta SUDA
1906 - 1990
Japanese Western-style painter. Born in Saitama. He was initially a figurative painter and won many special prizes at the National Exhibition of Japan, but after 1949, he moved on to abstract paintings. His paintings are characterized by a strong, uninhibited touch. He was in charge of illustrations for Ryotaro Shiba's travelogue collection "Kaido yuku" (On the Road), and also accompanied Shiba on his research trips.
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