When the Universe
Borrows Your Hand
Shinsunwa: The Art That Draws Itself
Connect to the source of the universe. Place your hands on the Qi-Circuit illustration in the Shinsunwa Guidebook — a drawing imbued with living qi — surrender, and simply allow. Let the subtle movements guide your hands, feel the qi — and you will be connected.
Principle of Shinsunwa
Shinsunwa (神聖畵) is not a painting you plan. It is created when the flow of qi (氣) moves the hand on its own, without predesigned composition or color choices. The geometric forms that appear are not decoration, but spontaneous visual traces of qi flowing from the cosmic origin, the symbol “◯”.
Simply place your hand over the qi circuit printed in the book and wait in stillness. At some point, your hand may begin to tremble or move by itself. Your only role is to release intention, not to force movement, and allow the hand to follow the current of qi.
The lines born from this movement are Shinsunwa. In them, invisible energy takes on geometric form — a visual language that many cultures have recognized as expressing the structure and order of the universe. Shinsunwa does not ask you to believe in anything. It invites you to experience directly, through your own hand, what your body and mind quietly reveal.
Principle of Shinsunwa
Shinsunwa (神聖畵) is not a painting you plan. It is created when the flow of qi (氣) moves the hand on its own, without predesigned composition or color choices. The geometric forms that appear are not decoration, but spontaneous visual traces of qi flowing from the cosmic origin, the symbol “◯”.
Simply place your hand over the qi circuit printed in the book and wait in stillness. At some point, your hand may begin to tremble or move by itself. Your only role is to release intention, not to force movement, and allow the hand to follow the current of qi.
The lines born from this movement are Shinsunwa. In them, invisible energy takes on geometric form — a visual language that many cultures have recognized as expressing the structure and order of the universe. Shinsunwa does not ask you to believe in anything. It invites you to experience directly, through your own hand, what your body and mind quietly reveal.
The Visualization of Avalokiteshvara’s Spiritual Energy (2023)
Most people, even those who have never set foot inside a Buddhist temple, know the name Avalokiteshvara—known as Gwanse-eum Bosal in Korean.
The Visualization of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha’s Spiritual Energy (2021)
Have you ever sat quietly before a ShinsungHwa portrait of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha? Let your eyes rest there for a while—as if you were in a wordless conversation—and it becomes its own kind of meditation.
Unveiling Client-Commissioned Shinsunghwa (Mid 2021)
By the middle of 2021, I had completed a handful of works that stood out with a stronger presence than the rest. With the permission of the people who commissioned them, I’ve decided to share a few here. Each ShinsungHwa shown is pared down to its essential form—without the more difficult or shadowed aspects.
The Visualization of Emile Coue’s Spiritual Energy (2022)
Many of us have heard this line before, though we might not remember where. It comes from Emile Coue, the French pharmacist and psychologist who is often called the father of autosuggestion.
The ShinsungHwa of Jesus Christ Through Nine Sacred Colors (2019)
My first ShinsungHwa of Jesus Christ was created in 2014 using just two colors. By 2019, I had evolved to working with nine colors, and I was curious to see how this expanded palette would transform the artwork.
The ShinsungHwa of Peter Deunov (2019)
At his spiritual core lies a luminous symbol that blazes across multiple dimensions. Energy spirals around this central light while spiritual radiance flows outward, embracing all nearby beings. Unlike rigid traditional mandorla, this one takes flowing, organic forms.
The Visualization of Injeong-Sangwan, Korea’s Avalokiteshvara Icon (2021)
Last winter, after finishing a meditation at Geumsansa in Gimje, I wandered over to Injeong Dodeokwon, not far from the temple gate. A small sign guided me along the path, and before long I found myself standing in front of the old home of Injeong Sanggwan. The courtyard lay silent and empty in the cold. The door was unlocked, so I stepped inside—hesitant yet curious.
The Visualization of Michael Jackson’s Spiritual Energy (2020)
The first thing that catches your eye in Michael Jackson’s ‘ShinsungHwa’ is the golden energy radiating from his feet. Given his massive global impact, it makes sense that this power shows up so clearly in his spiritual portrait.
The Visualization of Avalokiteshvara’s Spiritual Energy (2023)
Most people, even those who have never set foot inside a Buddhist temple, know the name Avalokiteshvara—known as Gwanse-eum Bosal in Korean.
The ShinsungHwa of Peter Deunov (2019)
At his spiritual core lies a luminous symbol that blazes across multiple dimensions. Energy spirals around this central light while spiritual radiance flows outward, embracing all nearby beings.
The Visualization of Michael Jackson’s Spiritual Energy (2020)
The first thing that catches your eye in Michael Jackson’s ‘ShinsungHwa’ is the golden energy radiating from his feet. Given his massive global impact, it makes sense that this power shows up so clearly in his spiritual portrait.
The ShinsungHwa of Jesus Christ Through Nine Sacred Colors (2019)
My first ShinsungHwa of Jesus Christ was created in 2014 using just two colors. By 2019, I had evolved to working with nine colors, and I was curious to see how this expanded palette would transform the artwork.
Unveiling Client-Commissioned Shinsunghwa (Mid 2021)
By the middle of 2021, I had completed a handful of works that stood out with a stronger presence than the rest. With the permission of the people who commissioned them, I’ve decided to share a few here. Each ShinsungHwa shown is pared down to its essential form—without the more difficult or shadowed aspects.
The Visualization of Emile Coue’s Spiritual Energy (2022)
Many of us have heard this line before, though we might not remember where. It comes from Emile Coue, the French pharmacist and psychologist who is often called the father of autosuggestion.
The Visualization of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha’s Spiritual Energy (2021)
Have you ever sat quietly before a ShinsungHwa portrait of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha? Let your eyes rest there for a while—as if you were in a wordless conversation—and it becomes its own kind of meditation.
The Visualization of Injeong-Sangwan, Korea’s Avalokiteshvara Icon (2021)
Last winter, after finishing a meditation at Geumsansa in Gimje, I wandered over to Injeong Dodeokwon, not far from the temple gate. A small sign guided me along the path, and before long I found myself standing in front of the old home of Injeong Sanggwan. The courtyard lay silent and empty in the cold. The door was unlocked, so I stepped inside—hesitant yet curious.
Selected Works
A glimpse into Shinsunwa — a selection of works to let you feel its atmosphere and symbolism.
Anandamayi Ma
2019.06.19
The striking feature of this piece is its magnificent 18-layered mandorla that radiates outward. I created this Shinsunwa while meditating on Anandamayi Ma’s photograph, and the experience felt like receiving darshan through pure energy. At her feet appears a symbol of the cosmic principle, with energy flowing through and connecting to her hands.
hafez
2019.11.11
When you first see Hafez’s Shinsunwa, there’s an immediate glow—overwhelming, yet captivating enough to catch you by surprise. The mandorla stretches across eleven distinct layers, dominating the composition with a mix of intensity and solidity. It’s a presence that naturally makes you stop and take notice.
Peter Deunov
2019.07.01
At his spiritual core lies a luminous symbol that blazes across multiple dimensions. Energy spirals around this central light while spiritual radiance flows outward, embracing all nearby beings. Unlike rigid traditional mandorla, this one takes flowing, organic forms.
Saint Francis of Assisi
2019.10.13
When I was creating Saint Francis’s Shinsunwa, something unexpected happened. The ‘path to the spiritual core’ naturally flowed beyond the top edge of my paper, as if it needed more room to breathe. So I added another sheet above—the way you might grab an extra page when a letter grows longer than expected.
About Me
Hey, I’m Ulbit.
I am a spiritual artist who turns the sacred energy of beings, places, and objects into artworks and tools that people can actually use in their everyday lives.
My sacred art is here to open small moments of sanctuary right in the middle of your day.
Glossary
The Symbol of Cosmic Principles: How Spiritual Energy Transformed My Life
When I Immersed Myself in Visualizing Spiritual Energy It was 2011, not long after I had begun practicing Hwero meditation.…
