Description
Bull Forgotten #2, no dateCasein on Arches
Signed BC (what’s the reason for this?)
8 x 8 in. (image)
13.55 x 10.75 (frame)
original, includes certificate of authenticity from ArtTrust
The circular watercolor “Bull Forgotten II” portrays a serene landscape featuring a river that winds through lush greenery. In the foreground, a twisted tree branch reaches into the frame from the right, casting shadows onto the grassy banks below. The background reveals faint silhouettes of mountains and misty air, giving a sense of depth. Soft pastel colors create a calming, dreamy atmosphere.
The circular format emphasizes the “enso,” a Zen symbol representing enlightenment and the void. The winding river symbolizes the flow of life—constantly moving and changing. The tree’s reaching branches convey connection to nature, while the mist suggests the ephemeral nature of reality and the impermanence of life.
This scene could correspond with Hexagram 48 – The Well. The well symbolizes nourishment, life, and the communal resource that sustains. The river mirrors the flow of resources through life, while the ancient tree signifies deep roots in tradition and nature. The mist embodies the need to see beyond appearances and draw from the well’s depths for true wisdom.
The painting brings together the tranquility of Zen with the cyclical wisdom of the I Ching. It teaches the viewer to be present, to understand that life flows as a river does—ever-changing and sometimes clouded by uncertainty. Like the well, life’s true sustenance is found by delving deeper and seeking spiritual or natural connection.
This work shows influences from the Hudson River School, a 19th-century American art movement known for its romantic portrayal of the American landscape. The circular framing hints at 19th-century optical devices, such as Claude glasses, which artists used to frame and soften landscape views. The subdued colors and mist evoke techniques from Chinese landscape painting, where negative space is used to signify openness or spiritual distance.
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“Bull Forgotten #2” was featured in his Yes Retrospective
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