Za Zen (The Meditation)

1975

Matsumi Kanemitsu

Associated Names
Matsumi Kanemitsu

Artist, American, 1922 - 1992

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows a large vertical rectangle-like shape with a rough texture and streaky appearance against a dark background. At the bottom, a horizontal band extends across with a metallic and textured quality. In the lower right corner, there is a small irregular shape resembling a rust-colored branch or twig.
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Associated Artworks

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The image features curvilinear shapes and wavy lines against a deep blue background. Two tall, dark, wavy forms rise from the bottom, with two pale, rounded shapes below. Between the tall forms, a curly, flowing design emerges. The color palette includes deep blue and muted earth tones.

Birth of Venus II

Clinton Adams, Tamarind Institute

1976

The image shows a red shape on a gray background. The shape consists of a combination of curves and straight lines, resembling a silhouette of a table lamp.

Tamarind Suite Fifteen

Various Artists, Ben Q. Adams, Frances Thiel, John Sommers, Stephen Britko, Glenn Brill, Ed Hamilton, Harry Westlund, Lynn Baker, Tamarind Institute

1977

The image displays a series of diagonal lines creating an overlapping pattern across the canvas. The composition resembles a woven textile, with repetitive lines and shapes mimicking fabric weaving. The edges of the pattern are jagged, suggesting texture and imperfection, while the convergence of multicolored lines may evoke various threads in a patchwork quilt.

Untitled

Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute

1976

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: Kanemitsu / 1975; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 75-103 / 9/70 / Arjomari Arches

Markings

BS: Tamarind chop

Wikidata ID

Q75120518

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