Looking at beautiful things is one of the ways I use to cope with what is happening in our world today. Because of my early years in Japan and my artistic interests I find it particularly satisfying to watch a skilled traditional calligraphy artist demonstating their craft. It is their sincerity, authenticity and skillfulness that inspires me.
Japanese calligraphy artist Tomoko Kawao has all of these traits, plus she is beautiful to look at as well.. Her graceful mesmerising movements and consummate control of the unwieldy (and oftentimes heavy) ink brush, is a great pleasure to witness unfolding before our eyes. Somewhat akin to a many petaled lotus flower opening out in slow motion time-lapse. .
Additionally (an rather rarely in what is a mostly male dominated industry), her intermittent feminine aural outbursts of exertion adds an unmistakable dimension of sexuality into the already heady mix of 'delicate woman battles with massive ink brush on megasized paper" scenario..
The resultant phrase; "Time Waits for No Man" (or "Time Flies") comes to life at the very end for both the artist and the viewer, as we gently come out of a meditative trance and sit in the ensuing peacefulness together on the giant stage of life.
Enjoy!
