Jade Green & Gold Fish Spirit Platter Signed A. Ray in the Spirit of Wabi Sabi (Display of Exceptional Broken Items)

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Moderne Dark Jade Green Platter w/ Hand Painted Old Gold Fish
Signed on the back by A. Ray and dated … Read more Moderne Dark Jade Green Platter w/ Hand Painted Old Gold Fish
Signed on the back by A. Ray and dated or numbered 12/50.
Offered in the spirit of Wabi Ssabi, the Japanese tradition where exceptional pieces of art are displayed even though they are not complete or are broken. Wabi-sabi is a traditional Japanese philosophy and aesthetic concept that emphasizes finding beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity, viewing these qualities as natural and valuable rather than flawed. It appreciates things that are weathered, aged, humble, and incomplete, reflecting Buddhist ideas about the transient nature of life
One edge shows crack repairs.which I am told this was done with a water-based glue in the eventuality the new owner decides to have it reconstructed.
Even damaged, this is a magnificent piece of art perfectly representative of the Picasso-like free hand abstract figures of the 40s, 50s and 60s in Europe. Spirit of Fish platter.

Platter:
Width: 10 ¾ inches across
Height: 1 7/8 inches
Base: 5 ½ inches wide
Weight: 2 pounds 7 ounces

A solid platter with an energized drawing that retains the beauty of the original unbroken piece and enjoins the Wabi Sabi spirit of transience. See less