Wu Wei is a central concept in Taoist philosophy commonly translated as nonaction, effortless action, or action without forcing. It does not mean doing nothing but rather acting in a way that works with the natural course of events instead of struggling unnecessarily against it. In the Tao Te Ching, Wu Wei is associated with living in harmony with the Tao, the underlying way or natural order through which the world unfolds. A person practicing Wu Wei responds to circumstances without excessive control, allowing appropriate action to arise naturally from the situation.
Framing Note: Frames are selected by the artist and are included primarily to protect the artwork during handling and transit. Collectors are welcome to reframe the artwork after receipt according to their personal preference.
Material: Mixed Metals
Imperial
Piece: 24" × 36"
Frame: 26" × 38"
Weight: 2 lbs
Metric
Piece: 61 × 91.4 cm
Frame: 66 × 96.5 cm
Weight: 0.91 kg
Wu Wei is a central concept in Taoist philosophy commonly translated as nonaction, effortless action, or action without forcing. It does not mean doing nothing but rather acting in a way that works with the natural course of events instead of struggling unnecessarily against it. In the Tao Te Ching, Wu Wei is associated with living in harmony with the Tao, the underlying way or natural order through which the world unfolds. A person practicing Wu Wei responds to circumstances without excessive control, allowing appropriate action to arise naturally from the situation.
Framing Note: Frames are selected by the artist and are included primarily to protect the artwork during handling and transit. Collectors are welcome to reframe the artwork after receipt according to their personal preference.
Material: Mixed Metals
Imperial
Piece: 24" × 36"
Frame: 26" × 38"
Weight: 2 lbs
Metric
Piece: 61 × 91.4 cm
Frame: 66 × 96.5 cm
Weight: 0.91 kg
