The Simple Serenity of Sand, Rocks and a Rake

The practice of creating rock gardens has existed in Japan for over 1,000 years, functioning as both a visual art form and a meditation aid. It makes sense then that a series of videos from artist Yuki Kawae showcasing his zen rock garden designs would find such a receptive audience in this particular moment. As the hundreds of comments on his Instagram uploads indicate, the videos have provided a simple moment of calm for the many viewers who are feeling anxious and overwhelmed after enduring m...