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Found in Translation: Thursday, November 24, 2005
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An exhibtion and sale of works by over 30 contemporary artists and craftspeople from the Pacific NW and Asia. Multi-media artworks inspired or influenced by Asian traditions and aesthetics including: calligraphy, ceramics, furniture, papercuts, music, painting, photography, prints, poetry, pyrographs, sculpture, and textiles. Some gallery views from "Found in Translation". Background: Tansu by Evert Sodergren, Fissured Jar by George Gledhill, Hanten (Jacket) by Kikuko Dewa, Calligraphy by Chiyo Sanada.
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sacredclay: July 2005
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Friday, July 01, 2005. Tougei Taisai: Sun, Aug. 21, 2005. It is ultimately faith that lies at the bottom of all my work. We do not work alone. Man can make a bowl of clay. He can make it round and smooth, but until it is fired it cannot be used. Man can lay the fire and light the flame. But still it is the fire itself that really completes the bowl. And that fire is something bigger and more wonderful. Than any man.". From "We Do Not Work Alone" by. Japanese potter Kawai Kanjiro (1890-1966.). As Japanese...
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Charaku Tea - Resources
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The following list of resources and links is in no way meant to be comprehensive, but we hope it will provide additional information to help you enjoy a tea-filled life. We prescribe to the part of Yanagi Soetsu’s Mingei Theory that says Practice Before Theory. Learn to prepare, drink, and enjoy tea. After that, the additional understanding gained through research and study will enable you to appreciate and enjoy tea even more. In SanDiego, CA, visit the Mingei International Museum, www.mingei.org. Kubot...
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Mingei: Theory, Aesthetics, Spirit: February 2006
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Mingei: Theory, Aesthetics, Spirit. Wednesday, February 01, 2006. MINGEI: Theory, Aesthetics, Spirit. Although the time will come when the meaning of the word mingei will be clarified, it does not seem possible while this generally used term continues to take on even more meanings. The age when the meaning of mingei was readily understood has passed. Okakura Kichiemon, Mingei. Nihon no Bijutsu series,) 1973. At Shoreline Community College. In an effort to clarify the definition of. Objects, such as ceram...
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Mingei: Theory, Aesthetics, Spirit: MINGEI: Theory, Aesthetics, Spirit
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Mingei: Theory, Aesthetics, Spirit. Wednesday, February 01, 2006. MINGEI: Theory, Aesthetics, Spirit. Although the time will come when the meaning of the word mingei will be clarified, it does not seem possible while this generally used term continues to take on even more meanings. The age when the meaning of mingei was readily understood has passed. Okakura Kichiemon, Mingei. Nihon no Bijutsu series,) 1973. At Shoreline Community College. In an effort to clarify the definition of. Objects, such as ceram...
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Wa-Sabi-Dou Antiques & Folk Crafts / Charaku Fine Japanese Tea: September 2013
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Wa-Sabi-Dou Antiques and Folk Crafts / Charaku Fine Japanese Tea. Sunday, September 29, 2013. I don't want to spoil the story for anyone, so I won't describe the plot in any detail. I'll just do what the publisher did and quote the inside jacket teaser page:. Tree-ear was so called after the mushroom that grew on tree trunks without benefit of parent seed. A good name for an orphan. The author, Park, is a Korean-American writer of a number of children's books that have a historic or cultural backdrop to ...
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Wa-Sabi-Dou Antiques & Folk Crafts / Charaku Fine Japanese Tea: 10% of Tea & Book Sales to be donated to 3/11 Japan Relief.
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Wa-Sabi-Dou Antiques and Folk Crafts / Charaku Fine Japanese Tea. Friday, March 14, 2014. 10% of Tea and Book Sales to be donated to 3/11 Japan Relief. Waves at Matsushima, one of a pair of screens, by Tawaraya Sotatsu, early 16th C. A non-profit, volunteer group that provides assistance to those still displaced individuals, especially the elderly who make up a large portion of those affected. I was introduced to this organization at the recent Smile for Japan. Fundraiser where I served and sold tea.
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Wa-Sabi-Dou Antiques & Folk Crafts / Charaku Fine Japanese Tea: February 2014
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Wa-Sabi-Dou Antiques and Folk Crafts / Charaku Fine Japanese Tea. Monday, February 03, 2014. New Pots from John Benn. We are pleased to announce that the work of a fine Pacific NW potter, John Benn, can now be found on our WaSabiDou. Website, and in our showroom. The work is all wood-fired and we recently posted about 30 pieces, which includes Tea Bowls, Sake Cups, Sake Bottles ( tokkuri. And a large Vase. Now, he and his wife,. Matcha Chawan - Tea Bowl. Matcha Chawan - Tea Bowl. Guinomi - Sake Cup.
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Wa-Sabi-Dou Antiques & Folk Crafts / Charaku Fine Japanese Tea: March 2014
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Wa-Sabi-Dou Antiques and Folk Crafts / Charaku Fine Japanese Tea. Friday, March 14, 2014. 10% of Tea and Book Sales to be donated to 3/11 Japan Relief. Waves at Matsushima, one of a pair of screens, by Tawaraya Sotatsu, early 16th C. A non-profit, volunteer group that provides assistance to those still displaced individuals, especially the elderly who make up a large portion of those affected. I was introduced to this organization at the recent Smile for Japan. Fundraiser where I served and sold tea.
