Kintsugi - Japanese art to appreciate the flaws
A Life / / December 19, 2019
The value of repeated failures we talk often. But at the same time, even if another failure, we were able to turn into a success, it is still trying to forget about his shortcomings as quickly as possible. Japanese art kintsugi help you radically change the attitude to his own flaws.
It is difficult to admit, but from childhood we cultivate hope to achieve the ideal. We dream that our adult lives will be perfect in all respects. Someday we will meet their second half. Someday we will find a job that will bring pleasure. Someday, our house will be full cup, and others will respect and appreciate us.
Unfortunately, not all our dreams come true, and the image of the ideal life is broken up into small pieces when faced with reality.
How to handle it and what to do with shrapnel in which to turn your dreams?
Perhaps you will help Japanese art kintsugi. His philosophical basis will show you how to accept their failures, problems and concerns.
Kintsugi - is a technique of restoration of ceramic products. Broken dishes glued together again, but cracks are not masked. On the contrary, each of them emphasize bonding lacquer with the addition of pieces of precious metal - gold.
The idea is that the broken glassware should not be sent to landfill. It needs to be restored, while stressing that the subject of the story does not deserve oblivion.
It is believed that the art of kintsugi emerged in the XV century. According to one version, the Japanese shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa broke your favorite cup of tea. He ordered to restore it, and the cup was sent to China. Wizards regained the cup and returned it to the shogun, but it turned out that they have put together the pieces awful large staples. Ashikaga Yoshimasa was dissatisfied with the work performed and ordered the Japanese masters to find a more aesthetic way to return the cup the previous form. They not only put together the pieces, but also turn an ordinary dish into a piece of art using kintsugi technology.
Kintsugi akin to the philosophy of wabi-sabi. Its meaning is to accept flaws and the ability to see the beauty in imperfection.
Very Japanese attitude toward shortcomings and problems found embodied in the European culture. The fact that the flaws should be seen as something beautiful, always wrote and spoke. Many successful people have admitted they are proud of their failuresBecause it is largely thanks to them we could be happy and succeed.
Truman Capote, American writerFailure - a condiment that gives success its flavor.
Coco Chanel, French fashion designerThe strength is based on failure rather than success. I became strong when swam against the tide.
Max Beerbohm, British writer and cartoonist.Much speaks in favor of the failure. Anyway, it is much more exciting success.
The modern world can not tolerate deficiencies. We praise youth, beauty and originality. kintsugi art carries a much-needed wisdom today, which is applicable not only to the ceramic bowls, but also to human life.
Be perfect - this is good, but an unattainable dream. Rather than extol the perfect and unreal image, we should put on a pedestal your story - such as it is.