As I was dusting my bedroom, I wiped away the tarnish from the metal in this enamel picture I did when I was in college. At the time I was fascinated with kimonos and Asian culture. What drew me to it was that design was connected to function and to nature. Everything worked together with respect for what was happening in the outdoors. I still feel like we should live that way now. There was also a simplicity to their design. But most of all I think what attracted me was the quietness that I felt when I looked at traditional homes and mannerisms. I used to love the song from Mister Rogers when he sang "Peace and quiet, peace, peace, peace." We all need silence, peace and quiet in our lives. That's when I do most of my thinking, like today as I was dusting (and still will be!). I like how this piece reminds me to be quiet.
4 comments:
It' really beautiful Beth! I too have a long held fascination with Japan and it's true that they have retained elements of their culture that meld with nature....so much better than we have. We have a Japanese architect Kengo Kuma designing our new museum in the city - if you check out his website - he loves to use nature and natural elements in his buildings - some of the japanese ones are truly amazing!
I've always admired Japanese architecture--the clean and simple structures and decor. Your picture depicts it all so well.
I love this enamel picture, you did a very delicat drawing!
I was fascinated with Asian culture also, and wanted to live several years in Tokyo when I was 18 :)
Thanks for sharing! Have good weekend!
Post a Comment