"In the heart's eye, a universe."

"Daruma," the founder of Zen Buddhism.  The titles of each Daruma print refer directly to the Zen master's life and teachings.  There is a long history and tradition of portraying "Daruma." Review images on the web so that you see the connection between history and Murakami's play with this image.   Murakami's images of Daruma should be read in context with his exploration of consumption, excess and desire in today's consumer culture and that the issue is not "new" but perhaps more intense than it ever has been historically, in Japan or elsewhere. Takashi Murakami "In the heart's eye, a universe." 2008 hand-signed offset lithograph image size: 27.5 x 32.75