I'm fascinated by Koishihara-san's demonstration of the process, but even more so by his explanation of the origins of kintsugi and his philosophical approach. I agree that kintsugi ought not to take the focus away from the original piece, and that the real beauty is in knowing the owner prized the piece enough to have it repaired. It also seems idiomatic that folks outside of Japan have taken kintsugi up as an artform while changing the focus and losing the original intent. Thanks for another fantastic video!

@Q2Japan

2 жыл бұрын

I definitely learned a lot from doing this video with him. I'm glad you found it interesting as well! It's nice to see how traditions evolve over time too. Imagine having to seppuku over a broken teacup these days? Thanks as always for tuning in :)

Thank you for the educational video! Recently I've been trying to pick up Kintsugi (still a long way to go) and I view it somewhere in between the craft and the art. How Kintsugi caught my attention, was through the idea that things that are broken can still be restored back to their use, reflecting my own personal troubles with the craft. My aim is not to surpass the work of the original potter, rather than to bring life back to items that usually would be thrown away (at least in my country).

@Q2Japan

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the thoughtful comment! Quite nice to hear from viewers! :) I'm sure you make fantastic repairs and pieces. Cheers from Japan!

Interesting as always Bobby. Totally agree with what you says at the end. There’s a huge gap between the Japanese traditional aesthetic and how it is perceived by the rest of the world. Humility is a way to express a deep attention to the things of the world.

@Q2Japan

2 жыл бұрын

It's interesting isn't it? I love getting these new perspectives through interviews. Thanks Rafi!

Wonderful craft & looking @ life balanced with true meaning of the outcome giving understanding ❤

@Q2Japan

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoy Kintsugi so much! Thanks for watching :)

Love the effort and vibes in this. Much love from bonnie Scotland.

@Q2Japan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! First comment from Scotland :)

Awesome video man, informative and entertaining! 😊

@Q2Japan

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Khalid!

Phenomenal work ~ it’s interesting how he doesn’t consider it art, but in the U.S. I have seen so many people label it as such. Thanks for sharing his story in a well done video 😌 (nice use of after effects!)

@Q2Japan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always for your love and support :)

Thank you for making this video! I didn't really know the origin of this craft so found it fascinating! Also, as you said in the end, Mr Koishihara's attitude towards doing kintsugi is inspiring and I felt humbled by what he said...how he just wanted to connect the potter and the owner of the pottery piece and it's not about showing off his kintsugi work at all. I had Hiro's rice bowl and a tea pot's top repaired by kintsugi a few years ago by a local lacquerware artist but I will definitely ask your friend next time!

@Q2Japan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hiromi! That's cool that you already have kintsugi pieces at home! I'm glad you found Koishihara sans views so interesting! They made me really reconsider what is artist vs artisan :)

This is awesome Bobby! Look forward to having you back on Seek Sustainable Japan to catch up on all your work since our last talk- awesome!

@Q2Japan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joy! Cheers :))

Really interesting and educational video as always Bobby! Loved the motion graphics and the way of thinking of the craftsman! Looking forward to watching your next project!

@Q2Japan

2 жыл бұрын

Yo thanks Yoshi! I appreciate it. Looking forward to more of your work too!

New subscriber here😀

@Q2Japan

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youuu! :)

@ashlily9885

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome