"Just because a stone is natural doesn't make it better than a cut stone"
Is cut, carved and polished stone to enhance its natural beauty. It is a type of viewing stone, due to its purity and specialness if is displayed in the same manner as Suiseki ans Scholars Rock depicting mythical, stylistic or symbolic images in great detail. Biseki is appreciated by the striking surface patterns formed by the stone's texture, color, lines and imbedded minerals.
It is important to understand that although all Suiseki are viewing stones, not all "viewing stones" are Suiseki. To "Purist", the essence of the principle of the "Uncarved Rock" (Suiseki) is that things in their own original simplicity contain their own "Natural Power", power that is easily spoiled and lost when that simplicity is changed. Such principle may be true yet sometimes the stone dictates to be cut so as to attain balance with the picture it suggests.
Some put monetary value to uncut stones which unfortunately give collectors the wrong impression. There are more variables to consider such as pattern, shape, texture and color. The decision to cut is not to facile decision. The complexity of simplifying the invisible art making it approachable and understandable to viewers lies in the perceptual skills of the collector. Just like Suiseki and Scholars Rocks, Biseki are objects of great beauty that captivate the inner self of the viewer and stir appreciation of the awesome power of the universe.
Biseki in general is collected for the picture and image it contains. A deep commitment with skill brings closure and sense of completeness the the "Unseen Art" wholly made by the forces of nature. ( Mr Junius Guiang )
Is cut, carved and polished stone to enhance its natural beauty. It is a type of viewing stone, due to its purity and specialness if is displayed in the same manner as Suiseki ans Scholars Rock depicting mythical, stylistic or symbolic images in great detail. Biseki is appreciated by the striking surface patterns formed by the stone's texture, color, lines and imbedded minerals.
It is important to understand that although all Suiseki are viewing stones, not all "viewing stones" are Suiseki. To "Purist", the essence of the principle of the "Uncarved Rock" (Suiseki) is that things in their own original simplicity contain their own "Natural Power", power that is easily spoiled and lost when that simplicity is changed. Such principle may be true yet sometimes the stone dictates to be cut so as to attain balance with the picture it suggests.
Some put monetary value to uncut stones which unfortunately give collectors the wrong impression. There are more variables to consider such as pattern, shape, texture and color. The decision to cut is not to facile decision. The complexity of simplifying the invisible art making it approachable and understandable to viewers lies in the perceptual skills of the collector. Just like Suiseki and Scholars Rocks, Biseki are objects of great beauty that captivate the inner self of the viewer and stir appreciation of the awesome power of the universe.
Biseki in general is collected for the picture and image it contains. A deep commitment with skill brings closure and sense of completeness the the "Unseen Art" wholly made by the forces of nature. ( Mr Junius Guiang )