Does contemporary printmaking possess the capability to answer Zen Koan? How can a visual artist impress a well-informed response in the spirit of Zen Buddhism?

Abstract

This paper explores the development of a contemporary fine art practice by responding to Zen literature. This body of artwork engages with thematic elements found in Zen Buddhist Koan through the medium of printmaking, which complements this paper. The paper examines how Zen philosophy has been integrated into the practices of visual artists, specifically abstract expressionist painters. The printmaking practice explored in parallel with this paper carries the influence of Zen literature