AN INVITATION TO CONTEMPLATION Kyoto, Japan. The exquisite rose bushes in full bloom lining the alley drench the air with their powerful fragrances. Discreetly hidden at the end lies the entrance to the Japanese garden, a visual and sensual surprise. The mineral map of rocks, gravel and wood appears as if tracing life’s internal make-up. The spirit seems elsewhere, suspended between two worlds seeking celestial inspiration.