SUZY STUMP: ZEN >>>

Andrea Erickson's Zen show at mineral is striking. The bold expressiveness of Andrea's kanji (Japanese calligraphy) should appeal to modernists as well as followers of traditional sumi-e.

“Zen painting springs out of a state of ‘unconditioned unawareness’ and spontaneity, and the fluid energy in these paintings is remarkable,” explains owner Lisa Kinoshita.

The show remains up through April 19. Kinoshita’s normal hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday but she’s only open today this week so take a long break go get mineralized.