Japan Fukuoka Chofu Garden Traditional Architecture Morning Calm Black And White Wall Art | Limited Edition of 10
This black-and-white photograph was taken in Chofu Garden, a quiet traditional garden in Fukuoka, Japan. The scene centres on an ancient stone water pot resting among rough-hewn rocks, while an old tree trunk curves organically around both the vessel and the building behind it. A circular window framed by wooden slats opens the structure visually, creating a layered composition where architecture, nature, and time feel inseparable.
What stands out immediately is the contrast of textures. The weathered wood siding carries deep vertical grain lines, softened by age and exposure. The stone water pot feels heavy and grounded, its surface worn smooth in places, coarse in others. The tree’s bark twists and tightens as it grows, echoing the gentle arc of the circular window behind it. In black and white, these elements are stripped of distraction, allowing form, structure, and shadow to define the mood.
The atmosphere here is calm and contemplative. Light filters softly through surrounding foliage, creating subtle tonal shifts rather than dramatic contrast. There is no sense of movement or urgency. Everything feels still, deliberate, and considered, which is very much in line with the experience of walking through the garden itself. This is a space designed for reflection, and the photograph preserves that feeling without embellishment.
I photographed this scene on location while spending time at Chofu Garden, moving slowly through the grounds and letting the environment dictate the pace. Being present mattered. The way the tree wrapped itself around the pot and building isn’t something you stumble upon casually—it’s something you notice when you stop long enough to look. Each print is personally signed by me and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, confirming it as a real photograph created from lived experience.
This artwork works exceptionally well in spaces meant for quiet focus—reading rooms, studios, minimalist interiors, or anywhere a sense of balance and restraint is appreciated. The composition invites the eye to move gently through the frame, rewarding longer viewing rather than demanding attention.
If this atmosphere resonates with you, you may also appreciate Traditional Japanese Tatami Room Interior Black And White Wall Art.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2025
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
Museum Quality Fine Art Prints
All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
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Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
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