Suminagashi, square, landscape in black and white / Mural / modern art / Annette Mewes-Thoms Internal dimensions 19 x 19 cm / Outer dimensions 30 x 30 cm Year of origin 2022 Artist: Annette Mewes-Thoms https://annettemewes-thoms.jimdo.com/ This image was created by hand in a centuries-old technique. The motif for a suminagashi is painted in a tub on the surface of the water in it. Everything has to go very fast, because the colors only float on the surface for a while. Every breath of wind, every touch of the water surface leads to a change in the motif. Once you have completed it, you put a piece of paper on it. This then absorbs the color in a flash. This all sounds very simple, but the technique of suminagashi has many pitfalls. There is little literature about it. On the other hand, the artist has to be patient and deal with the constant changes by chance. It is believed that suminagshi dates back to the 10th century. For over 400 years, this technique was reserved for the upper class in Japan. It was not until 1582 that it became accessible to the general people and came to Europe in the 17th century. To find out which modern papers and colors are suitable for a Suminagashi, Annette Mewes-Thoms experimented for 2 years,
Small modern mural in blue with black/ original Suminagashi / abstract contemporary art / Annette Mewes-Thoms Original handmade Suminagshi Internal dimensions 19 x 19 cm / Outer dimensions 30 x 30 cm Year of origin 2019 Artist: Annette Mewes-Thoms This picture was taken in a very old Japanese technique. For a Suminagashi, fill a tub with water and drip the paint onto its surface with a brush. In this way, round surfaces and circular rings can be created. For a while, everything floats upstairs. It is now in the hands of the artist to change the resulting circles by blowing, stirring or other actions. Each artist develops his own special technique for this. When the motif is ready, place a piece of paper on the surface of the water. This absorbs the color in itself and motif appears on paper. A Suminagashi is never repeatable in the same form and thus the capture of a unique moment. The exact origin of this technique is unclear. It is believed to date back to the 10th century. For more than 400 years, it was only allowed to be used by the upper class in Japan. It was not until 1582 that it was accessible to the general people under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. In the 17th century, this unique technique came to us in Europe.
Small abstract mural / Original handmade Suminagashi /modern art / pink-black / contemporary art / Annette Mewes-Thoms Original handmade Suminagashi in white passepartout: Internal dimensions 19 x 19 cm / Outer dimensions 30 x 30 cm Year of origin 2020 Artist: Annette Mewes-Thoms https://annettemewes-thoms.jimdo.com/ This picture was taken in a very old Japanese technique. For a Suminagashi, fill a tub with water and drip the paint onto its surface with a brush. In this way, round surfaces and circular rings can be created. For a while, everything floats upstairs. It is now in the hands of the artist to change the resulting circles by blowing, stirring or other actions. Each artist develops his own special technique for this. When the motif is ready, place a piece of paper on the surface of the water. This absorbs the color in itself and motif appears on paper. A Suminagashi is never repeatable in the same form and thus the capture of a unique moment. The exact origin of this Japanese technique is unclear. It is believed to date back to the 10th century. In the 17th century, this unique technique came to us in Europe.
Small square mural / handmade Suminagashi / abstract, modern, contemporary art / Annette Mewes-Thoms Original handmade Suminagshi Internal dimensions 19 x 19 cm / Outer dimensions 30 x 30 cm Year of origin 2022 Artist: Annette Mewes-Thoms This picture invites you to linger, because the many small details inspire the imagination. Suminagashi is a very old Japanese technique. For a Suminagashi, fill a tub with water and drip the paint onto its surface with a brush. In this way, round surfaces, but also rings can be created. For a while, everything floats upstairs. It is now in the hands of the artist to change the resulting circles by blowing, stirring or other actions. Each artist develops his own special technique for this. When the motif is ready, place a piece of paper on the surface of the water. This absorbs the color in itself and motif appears on paper. A Suminagashi is never repeatable in the same form and thus the capture of a unique moment. The exact origin of this technique is unclear. It is believed to date back to the 10th century. For more than 400 years, it was only allowed to be used by the upper class in Japan. It was not until 1582 that it was accessible to the general people under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. In the 17th century, this unique technique came to us in Europe.
Small modern mural / original Suminagashi / abstract contemporary art / Annette Mewes-Thoms Original handmade Suminagshi Internal dimensions 19 x 19 cm / Outer dimensions 30 x 30 cm Year of origin 2020 Artist: Annette Mewes-Thoms This picture was taken in a very old Japanese technique. For a Suminagashi, fill a tub with water and drip the paint onto its surface with a brush. In this way, round surfaces and circular rings can be created. For a while, everything floats upstairs. It is now in the hands of the artist to change the resulting circles by blowing, stirring or other actions. Each artist develops his own special technique for this. When the motif is ready, place a piece of paper on the surface of the water. This absorbs the color in itself and motif appears on paper. A Suminagashi is never repeatable in the same form and thus the capture of a unique moment. The exact origin of this technique is unclear. It is believed to date back to the 10th century. For more than 400 years, it was only allowed to be used by the upper class in Japan. It was not until 1582 that it was accessible to the general people under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. In the 17th century, this unique technique came to us in Europe.
Small mural / motif similar to weather map / handmade suminagashi / contemporary, abstract, modern art / Annette Mewes-Thoms Original handmade Suminagshi Internal dimensions 19 x 19 cm / Outer dimensions 30 x 30 cm Year of origin 2020 Artist: Annette Mewes-Thoms The paper on which this Suminagashi was created has a slight satin lance. The lines that lie above the colored motif are very delicate. It could be a weather map, but it could also be something else. The viewer is allowed to see in it what he wants... The picture was taken in a very old Japanese technique. For a Suminagashi, fill a tub with water and drip the paint onto its surface with a brush. In this way, round surfaces and circular rings can be created. For a while, everything floats upstairs. It is now in the hands of the artist to change the resulting circles by blowing, stirring or other actions. Each artist develops his own special technique for this. When the motif is ready, place a piece of paper on the surface of the water. This absorbs the color in itself and motif appears on paper. A Suminagashi is never repeatable in the same form and thus the capture of a unique moment. The exact origin of this technique is unclear. It is believed to date back to the 10th century. For more than 400 years, it was only allowed to be used by the upper class in Japan. It was not until 1582 that it was accessible to the general people under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. In the 17th century, this unique technique came to us in Europe.
Suminagashi in white passepartout / Mural / modern art / Annette Mewes-Thoms Internal dimensions 19 x 19 cm / Outer dimensions 30 x 30 cm Year of origin 2020 Artist: Annette Mewes-Thoms https://annettemewes-thoms.jimdo.com/ This image was created by hand in a centuries-old technique. The motif for a suminagashi is painted in a tub on the surface of the water in it. Everything has to go very fast, because the colors only float on the surface for a while. Every breath of wind, every touch of the water surface leads to a change in the motif. Once you have completed it, you put a piece of paper on it. This then absorbs the color in a flash. This all sounds very simple, but the technique of suminagashi has many pitfalls. There is little literature about it. On the other hand, the artist has to be patient and deal with the constant changes by chance. It is believed that suminagshi dates back to the 10th century. For over 400 years, this technique was reserved for the upper class in Japan. It was not until 1582 that it became accessible to the general people and came to Europe in the 17th century. To find out which modern papers and colors are suitable for a Suminagashi, Annette Mewes-Thoms experimented for 2 years,
Small mural with motif moon and planet / real Suminagashi / modern, contemporary, abstract art / Annette Mewes-Thoms Original handmade Suminagshi In white passepartout with round neckline 19 cm / outer dimension passepartout: 30 x 30 cm Year of origin 2020 Artist: Annette Mewes-Thoms Original handmade Suminagshi in white passepartout: Internal dimensions / round cut-out 19 cm / outer dimensions 30 x 30 cm Year of origin 2020 Artist: Annette Mewes-Thoms The motif could be an abstract representation of the Moon and Earth. Might.... but the viewer is allowed to see and interpret in this picture what he wants. A suminagashi is a special form of monotype. This very old technique comes from Japan. To do this, fill a tub with water and develop the motif on its surface by adding the colors with the brush on it. For a while they swim at the top. The water surface is highly sensitive. The slightest vibration or a draft brings them into motion and thus also the Motive. The result is a constant change to which the artist has to react again and again. When the motif is ready, place a piece of paper on the surface of the water. The paper absorbs the color and the motif now appears on the paper. The exact origin of this technique is unclear. It is believed to date back to the 10th century. For more than 400 years, it was only allowed to be used by the upper class in Japan. It was not until 1582 that it was accessible to the general people under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. In the 17th century, this unique technique came to us in Europe.
Small maritime mural with motif underwater world / real Suminagashi / modern contemporary art / Annette Mewes-Thoms Original handmade Suminagshi in white passepartout: Internal dimensions / round cut-out 19 cm / outer dimensions 30 x 30 cm Year of origin 2020 Artist: Annette Mewes-Thoms A suminagashi is a special form of monotype. This very old technique comes from Japan. To do this, fill a tub with water and develop the motif on its surface by adding the colors with the brush on it. For a while they swim at the top. The water surface is highly sensitive. The slightest vibration or a draft brings them into motion and thus also the Motive. The result is a constant change to which the artist has to react again and again. When the motif is ready, place a piece of paper on the surface of the water. The paper absorbs the color and the motif now appears on the paper. The exact origin of this technique is unclear. It is believed to date back to the 10th century. For more than 400 years, it was only allowed to be used by the upper class in Japan. It was not until 1582 that it was accessible to the general people under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. In the 17th century, this unique technique came to us in Europe.
Small mural / handmade Suminagashi / abstract, modern, contemporary art / Annette Mewes-Thoms Original handmade Suminagshi Internal dimensions 19 x 19 cm / Outer dimensions 30 x 30 cm Year of origin 2020 Artist: Annette Mewes-Thoms The colors of the image are restrained and look similar to those of blotting paper. you can also compare them with those of an underwater world. So the picture is not a color cracker! This picture was taken in a very old Japanese technique. For a Suminagashi, fill a tub with water and drip the paint onto its surface with a brush. In this way, round surfaces and circular rings can be created. For a while, everything floats upstairs. It is now in the hands of the artist to change the resulting circles by blowing, stirring or other actions. Each artist develops his own special technique for this. When the motif is ready, place a piece of paper on the surface of the water. This absorbs the color in itself and motif appears on paper. A Suminagashi is never repeatable in the same form and thus the capture of a unique moment. The exact origin of this technique is unclear. It is believed to date back to the 10th century. For more than 400 years, it was only allowed to be used by the upper class in Japan. It was not until 1582 that it was accessible to the general people under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. In the 17th century, this unique technique came to us in Europe.
Small abstract mural / Original handmade Suminagashi /modern art / pink-black / contemporary art / Annette Mewes-Thoms Original handmade Suminagashi in white passepartout: Internal dimensions 19 x 19 cm / Outer dimensions 30 x 30 cm Year of origin 2019 Artist: Annette Mewes-Thoms https://annettemewes-thoms.jimdo.com/ This picture was taken in a very old Japanese technique. For a Suminagashi, fill a tub with water and drip the paint onto its surface with a brush. In this way, round surfaces and circular rings can be created. For a while, everything floats upstairs. It is now in the hands of the artist to change the resulting circles by blowing, stirring or other actions. Each artist develops his own special technique for this. When the motif is ready, place a piece of paper on the surface of the water. This absorbs the color in itself and motif appears on paper. A Suminagashi is never repeatable in the same form and thus the capture of a unique moment. The exact origin of this Japanese technique is unclear. It is believed to date back to the 10th century. In the 17th century, this unique technique came to us in Europe.
Small mural/ motif water/ original Suminagashi/ turquoise, beige, white/ abstract modern contemporary art/ Annette Mewes-Thoms Original handmade Suminagshi Internal dimensions 19 x 19 cm / Outer dimensions 30 x 30 cm Year of origin 2020 Artist: Annette Mewes-Thoms This picture was taken in a very old Japanese technique. For a Suminagashi, fill a tub with water and drip the paint onto its surface with a brush. In this way, round surfaces and circular rings can be created. For a while, everything floats upstairs. It is now in the hands of the artist to change the resulting circles by blowing, stirring or other actions. Each artist develops his own special technique for this. When the motif is ready, place a piece of paper on the surface of the water. This absorbs the color in itself and motif appears on paper. A Suminagashi is never repeatable in the same form and thus the capture of a unique moment. The exact origin of this technique is unclear. It is believed to date back to the 10th century. For more than 400 years, it was only allowed to be used by the upper class in Japan. It was not until 1582 that it was accessible to the general people under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. In the 17th century, this unique technique came to us in Europe.
Small mural with motif landscape/ origninal Suminagashi / modern art / contemporary art / Annette Mewes-Thoms Internal dimensions 19 x 19 cm / Outer dimensions 30 x 30 cm Year of origin 2020 Artist: Annette Mewes-Thoms https://annettemewes-thoms.jimdo.com/ This picture was taken in a very old Japanese technique. For a Suminagashi, fill a tub with water and drip the paint onto its surface with a brush. In this way, round surfaces and circular rings can be created. For a while, everything floats upstairs. It is now in the hands of the artist to change the resulting circles by blowing, stirring or other actions. Each artist develops his own special technique for this. When the motif is ready, place a piece of paper on the surface of the water. This absorbs the color in itself and motif appears on paper. A Suminagashi is never repeatable in the same form and thus the capture of a unique moment. It is believed that suminagshi dates back to the 10th century. For over 400 years, this technique was reserved for the upper class in Japan. It was not until 1582 that it became accessible to the general people and came to Europe in the 17th century. To find out which modern papers and colors are suitable for a Suminagashi, Annette Mewes-Thoms experimented for 2 years,
Small modern mural with motif shell / original Suminagashi / abstract contemporary art / Annette Mewes-Thoms Original handmade Suminagshi Internal dimensions 19 x 19 cm / Outer dimensions 30 x 30 cm Year of origin 2019 Artist: Annette Mewes-Thoms This picture was taken in a very old Japanese technique. For a Suminagashi, fill a tub with water and drip the paint onto its surface with a brush. In this way, round surfaces and circular rings can be created. For a while, everything floats upstairs. It is now in the hands of the artist to change the resulting circles by blowing, stirring or other actions. Each artist develops his own special technique for this. When the motif is ready, place a piece of paper on the surface of the water. This absorbs the color in itself and motif appears on paper. A Suminagashi is never repeatable in the same form and thus the capture of a unique moment. The exact origin of this technique is unclear. It is believed to date back to the 10th century. For more than 400 years, it was only allowed to be used by the upper class in Japan. It was not until 1582 that it was accessible to the general people under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. In the 17th century, this unique technique came to us in Europe.
Suminagashi with motif flowers / original handmade / contemporary modern abstract art / Annette Mewes-Thoms Original handmade Suminagshi Internal dimensions / round cut-out 19 cm / outer dimensions 30 x 30 cm Year of origin 2020 Artist: Annette Mewes-Thoms This picture was taken in a very old Japanese technique. For a Suminagashi, fill a tub with water and drip the paint onto its surface with a brush. In this way, round surfaces and circular rings can be created. For a while, everything floats upstairs. It is now in the hands of the artist to change the resulting circles by blowing, stirring or other actions. Each artist develops his own special technique for this. When the motif is ready, place a piece of paper on the surface of the water. This absorbs the color in itself and motif appears on paper. A Suminagashi is never repeatable in the same form and thus the capture of a unique moment. The exact origin of this technique is unclear. It is believed to date back to the 10th century. For more than 400 years, it was only allowed to be used by the upper class in Japan. It was not until 1582 that it was accessible to the general people under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. In the 17th century, this unique technique came to us in Europe.
