2024
In Japanese teahouses, the connection between interior and exterior is an integral part of the ceremonial experience that brings people together. At all ends of these houses, one often finds masterfully crafted wooden frameworks with sliding opaque windows. Beyond these windows, expansive gardens come into view, serving as quiet reminders for those inside to remain attuned to their surroundings. This relationship can also be seen as a lesson — an invitation to recognize that elements of nature, such as a house, are part of a larger whole. This study explores the framing power of the window in Japanese teahouse architecture, examining how the threshold between inside and outside becomes a compositional device. The drawing investigates how light, shadow, and the geometry of the wooden frame create a visual poetry that guides the eye and the mind toward the garden beyond. The window is not merely a functional opening but a carefully considered frame for experiencing nature and space simultaneously. The hand-drawn collage was created using ink on pure white silk, polyester paper, and PVC. Dimensions: 297 x 210 mm.