Stairway to Oku
奧之階
Acrylic on canvas, approx. 20 x 20 cm
Layered angular strokes in a monochrome palette spiral inward like a descending staircase into an unseen depth. At the vanishing point glows a subtle golden core, hinting at mystery, revelation, or the sacred unknown. This geometric void evokes the concept of 'Oku' (奥) — the inner, the deep, the hidden — often used in Japanese aesthetics to describe profound interiority.
A contemplative piece for study corners, reading nooks, or introspective atmospheres. Perfect for those drawn to meditative minimalism or inspired by Zen, architecture, or the philosophy of the hidden.