Beauty is ever alive, because for it there is no past, no future, but the present. You hesitate, turn your head, and it is no more. The morning-glory must be admired at its first awakening as the sun rises; so … Continue reading
“Creative intention” and “inevitability” may be necessary to complete a drawing, a GOOD drawing, but I feel having these two only is not enough for the piece to go beyond. If one wishes for something beyond, then s/he needs “unintended … Continue reading
Once your technique gets to a certain level, the only thing that separates you from others is your quirks, or even flaws. （Natalie Portman) 技術がある一定のレベルまで達した後は、欠点すらも武器になり得る。 （ナタリー・ポートマン）
Nothing is beautiful when it’s brand-new. Connoisseur says “if you see it, the parts where most used gets worn out the fastest, that’s where the under-layer of black lacquer surfaces. if these are to show in any other unnatural parts, … Continue reading
Does art have to be original? “this is, after all, what people love in art. The same is true of literary composition. While bearing resemblance to the original, it should have stylisation; this makes it art, and is what delights … Continue reading
Some may argue that these artifacts created with aesthetic conscience and intentions are much more advanced than those without. I, however, must tell you that is a common mistake which we, of the modern era of knowledge and science, tend … Continue reading
The TEA DRINKING that is known as cha-no-yu in Japan is not just drinking tea, but involves all activities leading to it, all the utensils used in it, the entire atmosphere surrounding the procedure, and last of all, what is … Continue reading
That is what I call mastership. I actually would draw the parts that are not meant to stand out with much intent care, as if I am tanning leather with my brush. So that the parts I really want audience … Continue reading
I even feel certain hesitation towards using the word “Mingei” as adjectives. If we were to describe something as “Mingei-ish”, it is already not the true “Mingei”. Simple and honest “plain paper” would make the genuine Mingei product. If the … Continue reading
Beauty is ever alive, because for it there is no past, no future, but the present. You hesitate, turn your head, and it is no more.
Crossing Point 