Description
Sunlight on Jizo Buddha – Black and White Buddhist Art Print
This black and white Buddhist art print captures a row of Jizo Bodhisattva statues bathed in sunlight along a stone pathway at Akaidake Temple, located on Mount Akaidake outside Iwaki City, Fukushima, Japan. Jizo, known as the protector of travelers and children, is a beloved figure in Japanese Buddhism, symbolizing compassion, protection, and guidance.
The play of light and shadow in this image accentuates the weathered stone textures, adding a timeless depth to the composition. The receding line of statues draws the eye along the path, evoking a sense of peace, meditation, and spiritual reflection.
A Black and White Buddhist Art Print with Timeless Spirituality
- Sacred Tranquility: The repetition of Jizo statues along the pathway conveys a profound sense of devotion and contemplation.
- Dramatic Light & Shadow: The sunlit foreground figure contrasts against the fading row of statues, enhancing the depth and ethereal presence of the image.
- Film Photography at Its Finest: Captured with a Bronica ETRSi 645 medium format camera using a 75mm lens and Fujifilm Acros II film, this print showcases rich tonal gradations and exceptional detail.
- Zen Aesthetic & Timeless Composition: The balanced framing, strong leading lines, and monochrome palettemake this image a perfect addition to any meditation space, art collection, or serene interior setting.
As a handcrafted silver gelatin print, this artwork preserves the delicate interplay of light and shadow, ensuring deep blacks, radiant highlights, and a rich, organic texture that only darkroom printing can provide.
Timeless Craft: Handcrafted Silver Gelatin Prints
Experience the beauty of silver gelatin prints, meticulously crafted in the darkroom. Unlike digital reproductions, each print is a true piece of photographic history, created through the delicate and demanding process of traditional film development.
Darkroom Developed:
Each print is personally developed by hand, ensuring archival quality and unmatched craftsmanship. The image is carefully transferred from the negative onto fiber-based photo paper using an enlarger, achieving the perfect contrast and exposure balance.
Intricate Process:
- Following exposure, each print undergoes a precise chemical development process, followed by a 45-minute archival wash to ensure longevity.
- The print is then carefully air-dried over several days, naturally curling before being pressed flat in a specialized hot mount press for a flawless finish.
Enduring Quality:
- A silver gelatin print is not just an image—it is an heirloom-quality artwork, designed to last generations.
Custom Selections:
- 11 x 14 inch Ilford B&W MATT archival fiber photo paper for a classic matte finish.
- 11 x 14 inch Ilford B&W Semi Matt WARMTONE archival fiber photo paper, blending a subtle sheen with warm, profound blacks and velvety whites.
- 11 x 14 inch Ilford B&W GLOSSY WARMTONE archival fiber photo paper for those who prefer a sleek, lustrous finish.
NOTES: WARMTONES are not toned prints; the paper itself has a subtle warmth and creaminess. The glossy versions enhance deep blacks, while the matte versions provide an elegant, distraction-free finish.
Edition and Authenticity:
- Open Edition, ensuring every print remains accessible without compromising quality.
- Each print is signed by the photographer and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Purchase and Delivery:
- Prints are sold unframed, allowing for custom matting and framing to suit your aesthetic.
- Bespoke matting and framing services available upon request.
- Worldwide shipping available from our darkroom in Japan via Japan Post EMS (FedEx available upon request).
Embrace the timeless beauty of handcrafted silver gelatin prints—a perfect addition to your collection.
Secure your print today and bring the beauty of monochrome photography into your home.
Why Own This Black and White Buddhist Art Print?
A black and white Buddhist art print is more than just an image—it is an art form that captures spirituality, tradition, and timeless serenity.
This handcrafted silver gelatin print highlights the peaceful symbolism of Jizo, set along the sacred path of Akaidake Temple. Whether displayed in a meditation space, art studio, or modern interior, this print serves as a visual reminder of tranquility, mindfulness, and the impermanence of life.
Order your black and white Buddhist art print today and bring a moment of stillness into your collection.
