The Calm in the Storm

Photo by Art Wolfe

As I listened to how Hiroyuki Doi got started in his art career, it really got me thinking. Why did he decide to draw circles? Is there any significance to Doi’s art being untitled? How does Doi cope with the death of his brother through drawing circles. Personally, whenever I deal with stress, anger, or sadness, my coping mechanism is too clean. I would usually mop the floors, wash dishes, fold clothes, or tidy up my room. Something about this process is very soothing to me and helps me feel more at center. I think that maybe Doi had the same feeling of calmness when he drew those circles to help him feel okay again.