I believe in water /Esther Kin /2025 

THE MOON IS ALWAYS FULL

It sometimes seems unclear why you have chosen a certain path in your life. But sometimes you are consciously surprised by it. This happened to me when I suddenly noticed tears streaming down my cheeks as I stood in front of a Zen circle painted by Kazuaki Tanahashi. I have no idea what affected me so much, but it was clear that something happened. After one of his lessons he signed the book I took home with the text; The way of the circle. I think I’m still trying to follow this path.

 KAZUAKI TANAHASHI / ESTHER KIN  photo Laura Tommasina

Although the characters have given way to human lines, I hope to pass on his teachings about unity, attention and movement, among other things, in everything I do.   

MY TREEHOUSE STUDIO 

                           

In the morning, on my bike from my home in Amsterdam to the studio, I see one interesting story after another. So much happens if you look closely. Often it is people who catch my attention. A posture, look or movement that reveals what is going on inside them. When I consciously absorb and draw it, I feel very close and connected. Sometimes they have a way of being that I would like to have myself. By converting it into material, you also feel what is needed and where the resistance is.

 

You can learn a lot about yourself when you are aware of the things that have your attention that day. The moon is always full, but you only see the part that is in the light.