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Artist Peter Rinjo DeWood first encountered the ancient, scriptural art of Zenga—the Japanese art of Zen Buddhist ink painting and calligraphy—five years ago. “The moment I began seeing these kind of images I was captured with it in a way I can’t explain,” DeWood said. See the paintings for yourself during Beads & Books’ first art show, Nothing Missing, and listen to DeWood talk about the spiritual influences of his art. Focusing on capturing ambiguities and producing gestural paintings, DeWood started his series of Zen-influenced paintings. “This comes from a place of spiritual process. It is as much mindful as mindless. I’m trying not to put thought in it,” DeWood said.
Through February 28. Opening from 7-10pm, Saturday, February 7. Beads & Books, 4925 Dorr St. Suite A. 419-350-1087. beadsandbooks419.com
