Viewing Stones Art Prints – Set of 3

In Lake Taihu near Suzhou in China, you can find stones of extraordinary shape: perforated, craggy, and with bizarre silhouettes. Over long periods of time, they have been shaped 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 displayed on desks, in interiors, and in gardens. The focus was not only on their material value, but on the conscious observation 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 valued as precious collector's items and meditation stones. "Viewing Stones" presents these natural works of art as an invitation to take time and sink into one's own thoughts for a moment.

• Set of 3 limited edition art prints
• Format: A3, 297 × 420 mm each
• Risograph print in Zurich, Switzerland
• Lessebo natural paper, 200 g/m²
• Cradle to Cradle Certified® and FSC®-certified paper
• Limited edition: 200 copies
• Swiss Made
• Concept & Design: Bienvenue Studios