I have studied various martial arts for 25 years. My involvements with Chinese Kung Fu, Israeli Krav Maga, and Filipino Kali have kept my sense of mind-body connection and helped me keep healthy as I age. I find a paradox in these practices. They comprise a bodily endeavor that (as in making visual art) you can be better at when you are older. The physical understandings that emerge through these rituals can grow, allowing a continuity and development of consciousness throughout life.  

 

During the quarantine of 2020-21 I did my best to maintain my physical and mental health. In the studio, I looked for inspiration to Japanese art with the Samurai as subject. I thought about the concept of stoic and steadfast will, contemplating focus and commitment to social as well as physical action. These drawings are my meditations on the images of and ideas about The Samurai. 

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Price List: All Drawings: $150.00

Contact: robertkarstadt@gmail.com

Phone:724-674-1696