Manschot x large framed

$3,800.00

Gert Johan Manschot

Dutch-American, 1944–2025

 

Gert Johan Manschot was a Zen-inspired abstract painter whose large-scale, minimalist works evoke stillness and presence. His lifelong study and teaching of meditation — including years spent in a Zen Buddhist monastery — shaped both his philosophy and his art.

 

Guided by the ancient practices of Zen monks, Manschot painted with an emphasis on simplicity and the immediacy of the moment. His often untitled compositions invite quiet contemplation, asking viewers to feel the energy and emotion within each gesture rather than search for form or subject.