Wabi sabi thread

[jaco94]

Thank you Jonathan, for your analysis .

I just went to your site, it is extremely interesting, well designed and we can learn a lot about your art .
You do really beautiful things, I will go back and watch it regularly.

For those who are interested in the theme, I am currently reading the book by Léonard Koren, an American architect , particularly pleasant to read.



Another photo

 

[Wires_Guy_wires]

 

[jaco94]

 

[meushi]

Almost 400 years of patina on those

 

[johnbaz]

Hi

Those are beautiful pics!!

I've collected watches for more years than I care to remember, In the watch world wabi sabi (Or just wabi) is every day general wear and tear so it my have been translated more loosely, This one would be described as having wabi as the dial has been damaged by the loss of the crystal at some time in it's history, The luminous paint is totally spent and the case isn't pristeen any more, It was made in 1965 though andin better condition than me but then, I am seven years older!!

John

 

[jaco94]

 

[Clicio]

 

[Clicio]

 

[Sno]

 

[Sno]

 

[jaco94]

 

[Bonsai Nut]

I love this thread. I think it is important to clarify for many people that the aesthetic concept of Wabi-Sabi is one of imperfection and impermanence. It should bring about a subtle sense of longing and sadness. A sunset, cherry blossom time, the passing of seasons, a weathered stone, everyday items worn from use, a bonsai pot with patina There have been volumes written about it. At one level it is somewhat easy to understand... but very difficult to master.

 

[jaco94]

Thank you Bonsainut, your comment makes me want to take some pictures.

Wabi sabi is the opposite of opulence and flashy, it is the praise of simple and humble beauty and the passage of time.

 

[Forsoothe!]

Speaking for myself, I don't like ugly trees. Everything that is twisted and old and unique is not interesting just because it is distorted. Some is, some ain't. Special is different from ordinary, and ordinary is all over the place and not worthy of my attention. Wabi sabi is for the birds.

 

[jaco94]

" Wabi sabi is for the birds "
I am not so surprised by this comment because I read a lot of your posts on this forum and this one is still a beautiful demonstration of your open mind .
Bye , I have to go back on my branch !

 

[River's Edge]

Branches to choose from. How many birds, creatures found a home here?

 

[Sno]

Maybe not Wabi Sabi but still a beautiful story .

The bird has flown .



The boy has grown .

 

[jaco94]

A nest fallen to the ground is quite wabi sabi for me.
Natural material, simple, fragile, impermanent and feeling of a certain sadness.


A small pot






Detail of a Japanese lantern




Photo from last spring

 

[Lazylightningny]

This is a great thread. I don't understand why Anthony would want to derail it with negative energy. Let's keep the positive energy flowing!

A ruined ancient castle. The passage of time. Death and decay, with flowers growing up from the floors of what was once full of lively people living their lives, drinking, eating, fighting, and loving.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

The boy has grown .

I wonder to what extent this ties into a person's understanding of their own mortality? We view things around us, and in the moment it is hard to see the passage of time, and yet one day we look back and realize how much time has flown.

Places that were vibrant and alive in our youth, and now are ruins. And yet, we are still here...

(Photos from abandoned military installations where I served in my youth. Particularly striking because when I was there we kept them spotlessly clean and weed-free.)