Suiō Genro: A Brushstroke of Zen Born in Tokyo in 1717, Suiō Genro’s life was inextricably linked to the profound currents of Japanese Zen Buddhism. His journey began not within a studio filled with pigments and brushes, but as a young monk at Shōinji Temple, an institution already steeped in artistic tradition. This early immersion proved pivotal, shaping his aesthetic sensibilities and ultimately defining his distinctive style. He i…