Most people will look at a rock and just see a rock, but Japanese rock balancing artist Kokei Mikuni sees them as possible components of a masterpiece. Carefully balancing one rock on top of another, he creates works of art with just the use of his hands and various combinations of rocks taken from nature.

Mikuni says he first began stacking rocks during trips he took to see waterfalls, which was his hobby at the time. What started as a simple way to entertain himself turned into a new hobby, and he is now a full fledged rock balancing artist whose works have captivated audiences worldwide.

Rock balancing is an art form that's prevalent throughout the world, and has recently been becoming more widespread in Japan. Said to have Zen elements, rock balancing consists of taking rocks from nature and balancing them in various positions. Despite most works looking as though they've transcended the laws of gravity, the precariously stacked rocks are done so without the use of any tools.

Most Mikuni's creations are made by rivers, oceans, and mountains, and he regularly shares them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and his website. His videos show the long but meditative process of stacking rocks of all different shapes and sizes, and although the only materials necessary for this art form are rocks, the sheer creativity and artistry of Mikuni's works are evident in his masterpieces.

But as with everything in life, rock balancing comes with its fair share of failed attempts. However, the rocks are beautiful even when they're collapsing.

Rock balancing is truly a calming and beautiful form of art, and it might not be long before it spreads wider among budding artists in Japan and the rest of the world.