

Ma describes the silence or space in between objects or moments. It emphasises that in this silence, we find the truth. Ma is the brief pause in conversations, the silence in between notes that make music. In architecture, it is negative space, like the space in between the pillars seen in this illustration. The traditional tea house in Japan is an example of Ma in architecture with its serene atmosphere and sliding panels that diffuse soft sunlight into the room. The room has no decorative fixtures. This digital illustration was made as part of the Ikigai series by The Phoenix Company. The series features 12 Japanese concepts of life seen through an Indian artist’s lens. Through thought-provoking illustrations, the series seeks to capture the depth of these concepts in a simple yet perceptive way. Colour: It is a multicolour print. It is borderless and plain on the reverse. Size: It is a SQUARE print and comes in 3 different sizes - 5.82 inches, 8.25 inches & 11.5 inches. This print DOES NOT come with a frame. It is unframed. Material: It is printed on high quality textured paper. Care instructions: While the paper is rigid, it is advised to handle with care to avoid
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