"Desert Sands" Meditation Stone

A well-chosen stone is a focal point of both a traditional Chinese scholar's studio, evoking the grandeur of nature and inspiring creative thought. Known as scholars' rocks (gongshi), these stones offer the mind a place to focus; not unlike modern abstract art, each stone is open to interpretation and can be appreciated for the beauty of its form, color, and texture.

This modern meditation stone conjures images of a desert landscape, patterned with layered strata suggestive of sweeping sand dunes or a crackled desert floor. Within the many layers, the eye draws out various forms - such as two pine trees growing atop a hillside or perhaps a school of fish swimming against the current. Set on a modern custom steel stand, the stone has a captivating sculptural presence and a smooth texture that calls to be touched.