Category: art

Things My Mother Taught Me

It's impossible to overstate the role that ceramics plays in daily life in Japan. It's equally impossible to deny my obsession with it. Another impossibility is to give a comprehensive overview  of the role ceramics plays in Japanese history and culture. There are books and experts on this subject.  I consider my self an admirer. … Continue reading Things My Mother Taught Me →

There’s Still Time

I wanted to love it, and I occasionally did almost enjoy it.  It had its moments.  Just not enough of them.  It was a blockbuster digital art show presented by the Mori Art Museum called Tokyo Lab Boundless.  It is state of the art of digital technology.  Tickets were scarce, but I got one.  I waited … Continue reading There’s Still Time →

What a Powerful Month!

September ushered in a whirlwind month for me and what a month it's been! I’m still shaking the star dust out of my hair and enjoying the afterglow of what was for me, the perfect culminating 10th Anniversary residency for DANCEworks. It celebrated DANCEWork's decade of devotion to adding to the creation of new modern/contemporary … Continue reading What a Powerful Month! →

Traveling with Robert

There's always something wonderful waiting at the end of the drive when you're lucky enough to join Robert Yellin on a visit to a few potters. I met Robert many years ago when he helped to guide tour groups to ceramic areas. We've remained friends, and each time we visit Kyoto,I look forward to meeting … Continue reading Traveling with Robert →

rain dance

Before I moved to CA where the sun shines most of the time (Neil Diamond circa 1971) and the ground is green for a brief few months a year, I generally thought of rain as a spoiler.  I grew up with the children's refrain "rain rain go away," and never found a lot to appreciate … Continue reading rain dance →