Inner sanctum
by Hans Zimmer
Title
Inner sanctum
Artist
Hans Zimmer
Medium
Photograph
Description
The inner sanctum of a samurais medieval home. The entire scenery (that means EVERYTHING) is bought/collected or/and build and than arranged by me
P L E A S E _ R E A D !
Taken on tripod
The japanese signs were painted by myself and mean: Death(left) and Honor (right).
The realisation of this scene, as minimalistic and simple it may look, took me month of lifetime for planning, research, ordering stuff and lots of money of course (Listed below).
The costs for the items alone were around 700 bucks and that does not include the cost for light, post processing and working time. That´s said just to let you know how intense it was in rhe making and how much such a photo is really worth.
Thanks for your time and interest – Enjoy! Best regards –H.D.Z.
Costs:
- Swordstand for 2 Swords…….....79,-
- Sushi board small........................16.-
- Tatamimatte 90x90, 2x 22,-..........44,-
- Bonsai tree....................................25,-
- Sticks + bank………………...........2,-
- Altar, Buddha …............................14,-
- Sake-Set........................................22,-
- Swords…....................................300,-
- Shoji Wall……...............................90,-
- Sushi board large..........................22,-
- Tatamimatte large..........................40,-
- Sword Care-Set….........................35,-
- Incense Sticks…............................11,-
- Ricepaper.......................................10,-
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.........................................................710,-
A short story:
It was late in the evening when the samurai went in his room where he stored his swords.
This could very well be the last night he had to sleep in this world. Tomorrow he would ride into battle to fight the enemies of his Lord and perhaps he would die there and than to meet all his ancestors.
So, he knelt in front of his little altar and his swords and started to paint two signs with the most important words a loyal samurai would know to testify his loyalty to the feudal lord before buddha.
Death was the left -and first Kanji- he painted to testify his conviction to give his life happily and without hasitation for his lord.
Honor, the Kanji to the right, was then paintet afterwards to testify his absolute will to live a honourable and loyal life and –if need be- to die in honor – may it be in battle or from his own hand, if the daymio decides so, should the battle be lost and he was still alive.
After he finished painting he lay down the brush, said a prayer, bowed low, stood up and went to sleep to ride into glory or death the next day. The ink would dry while he was to dream about either blooming like the cherry blossoms or his bones drying and bleaching in the sun …
I suggest gallery / art lighting for this image or a sunny spot.
I also suggest for this image:
Framed print
Size: 20"x14" or larger
Frame: Grey, 111-FSL
Mat: Smooth black Mat
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March 24th, 2017
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Comments (6)
Chicago In Photographs
Wonderful story and image!!
Hans Zimmer replied:
Thank you kindly, Chicago :o) Very much appreciated! Happy you like my work on this one. Have a great day and best regards -H.D.Z.(Hans) :o)
Uther Pendraggin
A masterful recreation of a master Knight's precision. You do honor to the memory of the Samurai. You do honor to your family (as does the Samurai). This image is a meeting of artist and subject. Extraordinary Herr Zimmer. Herzlichen glückwunsch, Gut Gemacht. IGF UPD
Hans Zimmer replied:
Uther, mein lieber Freund, i am outmost happy for your super appreciative comment. This is the most expensive still life i have ever done and i am very proud of it. To see it spread makes me more than happy. Thank you so much for your wonderful words of praise, your time and your support. I do very much appreciated that! :o) Miyamoto Musashi (who´s swords you see here) was not only a legendary sword fighter but an artist himself (that´s where the painted signs come into play). Have a great day and best regards -H.D.Z.(Hans) :o)
Laurie Cairone
Hans, Love the beauty in this with all the detail, your story, your combining photography and painting together with a great energy! Looks like an amazing scene for a set design! I wish you much success with this wonderful creation!!
Hans Zimmer replied:
Laurie :o) you good soul, thank you SO much for your wonderful words. I SO much appreciate your interest, visit, time and praise (and your support of course). :o) Have a great day and best regards -H.D.Z.(Hans) :o)
River Han
Yes, you indeed have attended to all details, accurate, realistic and beautiful. I am amazed that you said the two characters was written by yourself, well done.
Hans Zimmer replied:
Hello dear River Han :o) Thank you so much for taking the time to follow my invitation and take a look as well as for your precious time, your support and your wonderful words of praise of course. I take pride in your words: "well done, accurate and realistic". :o) Very happy you like my work so much. :o) Thank you again so much for watching. Very(!) appreciated! Have a great day and best regards -H.D.Z.(Hans) :o)
Nicklas Gustafsson
Beautiful image!
Hans Zimmer replied:
Hello dear Nicklas :o) Thanks a lot for taking the time to watch and write such wonderful comment. Very appreciated! Have a great day and best regards -H.D.Z. :o)
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