Author: Lisi-Tana
a simple formula
a week later, this was left … Full disclaimer: This watercolour doodle wasn’t my idea. I got it from an artist who does tiny watercolour doodles. As she promised, it was really restful and calming. The process was great for letting the mind drift. She says she does one stroke with an inhale, the next…
time change
It’s now already June. This year is blowing by and catching a day, hoping to let it last longer than a few moments seems to be an impossibility. Yesterday, I wrote my May’s Moments on the back of my May month calendar page. It’s now something I’ve come to enjoy. As I looked back at…
yoshitomo nara
I first learned about Yoshitomo Nara when I visited the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo in 2024. Yes, I know. I was late. In my defense though, I’m always the last to board the train. Nara was born in Japan in 1959. He grew up in a rural town in Aomori prefecture (northern Japan)…
ma 間
The character for ‘ma‘ is written with the Chinese character for door and the character for sun, giving the impression of sunlight filtering through a doorway. The concept of ma is integral to the Japanese culture and aesthetics, appearing in many different domains – from art to architecture, gardening to interior design, and from conversation…