“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）
Things are always where they are supposed to be, if only I trusted myself. No need to worry, nor rush. I will find them when and where most appropriate. ない、ない、と思っても。探し回っても。結局はあるべきところにあるようです。少し自分を信頼してみれば良いだけの話。
Ryuichi HIROKAWA Once a young boy, full of dream and hope for “an ideal community” just after graduating the University, headed to Israel where he later found a ruin of Palestinians. It led him to another journey; the journey to … 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
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
The Zen insights go far deeper into the source of life, where Zen is truly religious. By this I mean Zen is in close touch with Reality; indeed, Zen takes hold of it and lives it, and this is where … 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.
Wabi really means “poverty”. To be poor, that is, not to be dependent on things worldly— wealth, power, and reputation— and yet to feel inwardly the presence of something of the highest value, above time and social position: that is … Continue reading
Crossing Point 