'' Seeing beauty in imperfection and accepting life’s transience; 'nothing lasts, nothing is finished and nothing is perfect'' Quote taken from www.wabisabi.com
Throughout this creative practice module, I have been focusing more on the neglected beauty of life, and somewhat the more depressing elements of its pass existence and state change. In this module I purposely tried to not think to hard in achieving my goal or a certain outcome, but to let my natural actions do all the work.
Repetition, Reflection, Undefined and Restriction were all words which I first noticed myself to focus on after the first and second field trip – with this at the back of my mind, I slowly grew to become more driving towards these works; creating work that’s quiet, natural and in a way imperfect.
After midway presentation, Sian (Course tutor) directed me to understand the work of Wabi Sabi. This Japanese art group focuses on embracing the simple aesthetics of a piece of work. After further reading, I am really aspired to the Wabi Sabi movements of using imperfection to speak the perfect. Life itself isn’t perfect from start – however, it is the way we live and experience that makes our life ‘perfect’.
The patients of discovery and the growing of time is such a strong representation of Wabi Sabi that I now see myself working in this style without evening noticing it before. It is really moving to understand and finally put myself in this context – at least I know I’m the not only one enjoying the beauty of life as it is and let nature do its talking.
My final piece … ‘To capture the beauty of change and its aging nature’
As quoted on Wabi Sabi website
‘’ life awaiting discovery’’
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be,” Lao-Tzu
This quote above is truly inspiring… just like the oblique strategy, I let go of my past pieces to await its beauty in another state - Will I be able to still let go of something I value highly- to then let it shine brighter and further in another form? Who knows, I can only let it be…
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