9/6/12

The work of olden-day craftspeople wins hands down



These pillars which have been exquisitely surfaced by hand with a trowel, not only show off great detail and impressive finish, they also seem to hold the soul of the artists who created them.


In today’s age where efficiency is the most esteemed quality in architectural design, it is clear that the craftspeople of older times were not afraid to pour their heart, time and energy into the creation of a building.


Although in modern day we have a plethora of new technology advancing our designs, it seems to be no match for older times.  We’ll just have to swallow our pride and accept the impossibility of recreating the greatness that once was. 


Aizu Museum, Waseda University

http://www.waseda.jp/aizu/index.html

8/30/12

Live not to eat, but eat to live


8/28/12

The eagle does not catch flies


8/25/12

Delighting in the lawns of an evergreen season



It’s the deep, luscious green of the lawn that helps in highlighting the crisp and refreshing surrounds of the trees and ivy.

 

http://english.rikkyo.ac.jp/

Rikkyo University

8/7/12

Time and tide wait for no man



7/30/12

A disciple sometimes outshines his master


7/24/12

・・We never meet without a parting.



7/19/12

Easy come, easy go.



7/16/12

There is no garden without weeds


7/15/12

Do not put new wine into old bottles.


7/13/12

Art is long, life is short



7/10/12

A little leak will sink a great ship.


7/9/12

The eagle does not catch flies


7/8/12

Take the lead, and you will win


Museum contemporary Tokyo Art

7/7/12

Falling in love with a museum at dusk


If you wish for something hard enough, it’s sure to come true.  But when it’s one of those wishes that just might not come true, I like to take myself for a stroll in a place of beauty as the night falls.

http://kawamura-museum.dic.co.jp/en/index.html

7/6/12

There is always a next time


7/5/12

Perfect tiles for a bathroom in summer



The turquoise blue of the tiles glistens in the watery light of daytime.  It sends you off into dreams of ocean frolicking, and leaves your heart feeling joyous.  Could there be any more perfect a tile than these for a cool bath on a hot summer’s day? 


7/3/12

Take the lead, and you will win


7/2/12

I don't care what follows.


7/1/12

Experience counts


6/30/12

Something is better than nothing.


6/29/12

Long way, After a storm comes a calm


6/25/12

Sankeien Garden 4


6/23/12

Sankeien Garden 3