A framed three panel painting and calligraphy by Suda Kokuta, (須田 剋太) (May 1, 1906 – July 14, 1990) was a noted Japanese artist of the 20th century. He is known for his paintings and calligraphy. This painting with a central panel of creatures, including a dragon, toad, rhinoceros beetle, praying mantis, kappa (a mythical water creature) ant, cicada, snake and demon. The painting flanked by two panels of calligraphy. The calligraphy a commentary on Chimimōryō(an ancient Chinese term meaning “monsters of the mountains and monsters of the rivers”) as well as the monster’s potential redemption and by extension our own. Suda Kokuta initially, in the 1930s, painted in a figurative style before moving on to become an important abstract painter of the Japanese Avant-garde art scene throughout the 1950s, 60s and 70s. In his later life, he focused on Zen calligraphy. He was an active member of numerous discussion groups regarding art and calligraphy and in 1955 he co-founded the Modern Art Club of the Kansai region. Signed and dated by the artist. With original fitted box.
1988
50" x 21"
