Art Print Viewing Stone N° 2

In Lake Tai near Suzhou in China, one can find stones of extraordinary shape: perforated, rugged, and with bizarre silhouettes. Over long periods of time, they were formed by the power of water and erosion into small sculptures of nature. Some resemble mountains, animals, or human figures, while others leave plenty of room for one’s own imagination.

In Chinese, these special stones are called "Gongshi." They were traditionally collected by scholars and placed on desks, in interiors, and in gardens. This was not just about their material value, but about the conscious contemplation of their forms and the thoughts they trigger.

Since the Ming Dynasty, viewing stones have been part of this Chinese tradition of collecting and contemplation. To this day, they are prized as precious collector's items and meditation stones. "Viewing Stones" presents these works of natural art as an invitation to take some time and sink into one’s own thoughts for a moment.

• Art print in A3 format, 297 × 420 mm
  
• Risograph print in Zurich, Switzerland
• Lessebo natural paper, 200 g/m²
• Cradle to Cradle Certified® & FSC®-certified paper
• Limited edition: 200 copies
• Swiss Made
• Concept & design: Bienvenue Studios