Suleiman Suleiman
Suleiman Suleiman
  • 178
  • 51 870
Behind the Mask of a Master Craftsman
In this video, I share a personal poem inspired by my recent conversation with master Noh mask maker, Hideta Kitazawa. Through his insights, I’ve gained a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship, tradition, and philosophy behind Noh theatre masks. The poem reflects the wisdom and stories Kitazawa-san shared during our time together, offering a glimpse into the life of a modern artisan preserving a centuries-old craft.
Join me as I explore the delicate balance between tradition and creativity that shapes his unique artistry.
Переглядів: 208

Відео

Reflections on Spring Snow
Переглядів 1222 місяці тому
I am delighted to share with you reflections on my latest kabuki project, Spring Snow, which premiered at Ryedale Festival in North Yorkshire on 16th July 2024. Producing such a highly experimental piece of music-theatre alongside exceptional artists-mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron, pianist Julius Drake, and shamisen musician Hibiki Ichikawa-has been a thrilling experience. I hope this piece gives y...
Nature boy in Japan
Переглядів 343 місяці тому
I am currently on tour with The Royal Opera in Japan and have been enjoying the serenity and solitude of the Japanese gardens in Tokyo. Special thanks to Catherine Suleiman for the cinematography. Music: The Garden by John Foxx Sending love to all of my beautiful friends, Suli
Ballet Dancer: On the Hanamichi Week 27
Переглядів 156Рік тому
Ballet Dancer (Instrumental) Rusty Egan and Chris Payne Album: Blitzed ℗ 2021 Future Music Patreon: www.patreon.com/suleimansuleiman Website: www.suleimansuleiman.com/ Instagram: onthehanamichi Thank you: Catherine Suleiman Chikako Hirayama 平山 千佳子 Joanna Lehnis Mary Mc Caughey Maria Leontine
Are you Clubbable? Interview with Catherine Suleiman: On the Hanamichi Week 26
Переглядів 138Рік тому
It was a pleasure to be interviewed by Catherine Suleiman in her garden on Sunday 23rd July. Catherine interviewed me about my thoughts, and attitudes towards clubs, artists clubs and my ideal club. What would your ideal club look, sound and feel like? Patreon: www.patreon.com/suleimansuleiman Website: www.suleimansuleiman.com/ Instagram: onthehanamichi Thank you: Catherine Suleim...
Beethoven Frieze: On the Hanamichi - Week 25
Переглядів 227Рік тому
This week on 14th July Gustav Klimt turned 161. This video is a homage to the birth of Vienna Secession and the illustrious individuals who were instrumental to this art movement. "To every age its art, to every art its freedom."
The End of the Beginning: On the Hanamichi Day 169
Переглядів 81Рік тому
Patreon: www.patreon.com/suleimansuleiman Website: www.suleimansuleiman.com/ Instagram: onthehanamichi Thank you: Catherine Suleiman Chikako Hirayama 平山 千佳子 Joanna Lehnis Mary Mc Caughey Maria Leontine
"Let me tell you one thing..." On the Hanamichi Day 168
Переглядів 200Рік тому
Cinematography in the opening clip by Chikako Hirayama. YOASOBI "Running at Night" with Japanese musical instruments and Kabuki ua-cam.com/video/3TCgyfoaS10/v-deo.html Zide Guqin Studio - a beautiful tune of Chinese instrument Pipa ua-cam.com/video/rOTBtz6ftDg/v-deo.html Music: The Man Who Sold the World, David Bowie Album: The Man Who Sold the World (1970) Patreon: www.patreon.com/suleimansule...
Boy in the Brown Suit: On the Hanamichi Day 167
Переглядів 98Рік тому
Cinematography by Chikako Hirayama. Music: "Brown" Song by Ken Nordine Album: Colours (1966) Patreon: www.patreon.com/suleimansuleiman Website: www.suleimansuleiman.com/ Instagram: onthehanamichi Thank you: Catherine Suleiman Chikako Hirayama 平山 千佳子 Joanna Lehnis Mary Mc Caughey Maria Leontine
Body Experiment: On the Hanamichi Day 166
Переглядів 76Рік тому
Recipe for dancing: 1. Find a space. 2. Choose a song you like. 3. Move to the music. In the spirit of this week's series exploring 'Body', I decided to do some dancing at the Royal Opera House before my Don Carlo performance. The music playing is from Rachel Grimes's 1996 album, Music for Egon Schiele, which is a beautiful homage to Egon's life and art. This particular track, titled, "Mime Van...
Leaving behind a body of work: On the Hanamichi Day 165
Переглядів 121Рік тому
How interested are you in leaving behind a body of work for future generations? Patreon: www.patreon.com/suleimansuleiman Website: www.suleimansuleiman.com/ Instagram: onthehanamichi Thank you: Catherine Suleiman Chikako Hirayama 平山 千佳子 Joanna Lehnis Mary Mc Caughey Maria Leontine
The Superhuman Body: On the Hanamichi Day 164
Переглядів 1,5 тис.Рік тому
What springs do mind when you hear the word "body"? Thinking about the incredible dancers of The Royal Ballet and how they move the bodies in the most mind-blowing ways. Patreon: www.patreon.com/suleimansuleiman Website: www.suleimansuleiman.com/ Instagram: onthehanamichi Thank you: Catherine Suleiman Chikako Hirayama 平山 千佳子 Joanna Lehnis Mary Mc Caughey Maria Leontine
The Ballet Body: On the Hanamichi Day 163
Переглядів 412Рік тому
The Ballet Body: On the Hanamichi Day 163
Happy Birthday Christoph Willibald Gluck: On the Hanamichi Day 162
Переглядів 258Рік тому
Happy Birthday Christoph Willibald Gluck: On the Hanamichi Day 162
Life is a walk in the park: On the Hanamichi Day 161
Переглядів 25Рік тому
Life is a walk in the park: On the Hanamichi Day 161
Don Carlo Opening Night at the Royal Opera House: On the Hanamichi Day 160
Переглядів 664Рік тому
Don Carlo Opening Night at the Royal Opera House: On the Hanamichi Day 160
The Globe Theatre Fire of 1613: On the Hanamichi Day 159
Переглядів 117Рік тому
The Globe Theatre Fire of 1613: On the Hanamichi Day 159
Kabuki Cocktail at Bar High Five: On the Hanamichi Day 158
Переглядів 80Рік тому
Kabuki Cocktail at Bar High Five: On the Hanamichi Day 158
Poem to Egon Schiele: On the Hanamichi Day 157
Переглядів 161Рік тому
Poem to Egon Schiele: On the Hanamichi Day 157
Essence of my Egon Schiele play: On the Hanamichi Day 156
Переглядів 82Рік тому
Essence of my Egon Schiele play: On the Hanamichi Day 156
Egon Schiele's V-Gesture: On the Hanamichi Day 155
Переглядів 935Рік тому
Egon Schiele's V-Gesture: On the Hanamichi Day 155
A Midsummer Night's Dream: On the Hanamichi Day 154
Переглядів 24 тис.Рік тому
A Midsummer Night's Dream: On the Hanamichi Day 154
Covered In Gold: On the Hanamichi Day 153
Переглядів 81Рік тому
Covered In Gold: On the Hanamichi Day 153
Telephone call with Egon Schiele: On the Hanamichi Day 152
Переглядів 78Рік тому
Telephone call with Egon Schiele: On the Hanamichi Day 152
Cabaret Fledermaus: On the Hanamichi Day 150
Переглядів 132Рік тому
Cabaret Fledermaus: On the Hanamichi Day 150
Searching for Schiele: On the Hanamichi Day 149
Переглядів 60Рік тому
Searching for Schiele: On the Hanamichi Day 149
Love Letter to Egon Schiele: On the Hanamichi Day 148
Переглядів 339Рік тому
Love Letter to Egon Schiele: On the Hanamichi Day 148

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Susan-dk3ik
    @Susan-dk3ik 7 днів тому

    Brilliant!

  • @ekko9397
    @ekko9397 22 дні тому

    As a wood carver, i could easily make Japanese masks by the dozens. They're really not that impressive. Carving the same things over and over again requires muscle memory, not talent.

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi 22 дні тому

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts Ekko. I believe there’s always more to learn and appreciate in the arts. If you’re interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Noh masks and the intricate artistry involved, I’d invite you to read my in-depth interview with Mr. Kitazawa Hideta on my website: www.suleimansuleiman.com 🎭

    • @ekko9397
      @ekko9397 22 дні тому

      @onthehanamichi If you saw what I can carve, you'd feel silly for your reply. Trust me, I'm old. These masks are easy to make. I've made a few of them just for fun.

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi 22 дні тому

      @@ekko9397 I respect your skill as a wood carver, but Noh masks aren’t just about the technical carving process. They carry centuries of cultural meaning, tradition, and spiritual significance, which is what makes them extraordinary. It's about more than just making the mask-it's about understanding its role in performance and storytelling.

    • @ekko9397
      @ekko9397 22 дні тому

      @@onthehanamichi I understand they have history, I'm just saying they're easy to make.

  • @DJMARYMC
    @DJMARYMC 2 місяці тому

    Congratulations Suleiman and thanks for inspiring me to reread my Spring Snow - my birthday gift from Craig in March 2003.

  • @lilyoakesmusic
    @lilyoakesmusic 2 місяці тому

    incredible 🙌🏻

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi 2 місяці тому

      @@lilyoakesmusic thank you for your support Lily! 🙏🏽

  • @izacefroni
    @izacefroni 8 місяців тому

    Glad to see you're still around! The editing style blends well with your movements.

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi 8 місяців тому

      Hey Magnolia :) haha yes I have been hibernating! I'm back on the flower path, just in time for spring! Thanks for your kind words and I hope you are keeping well? I have some exciting new plans up my kimono sleeve so please stay tuned... Love Suli

  • @vexillologist9492
    @vexillologist9492 Рік тому

    I truly hope you find the time to make more videos soon, your content is always so fascinating to watch. I'd be lying if I said I didn't find them inspiring, and invoking such passion in myself to learn as much as possible.

  • @splodge5714
    @splodge5714 Рік тому

    Thanks for an enjoyable video. Ive just returned from a second visit, a lovely exhibition. Some wonderful paintings that I haven't seen before including a few Van Goghs and Gauguins. I also liked the sculpture of Balzac. Yes some music would be nice, Wagner another impressionists favourite.

  • @TeeJayDeluxe
    @TeeJayDeluxe Рік тому

    "Does it doesn't matter to you to leave behind a body of work?” Yes it does but at the same time no it doesn't. I have a friend who is writing a book which is themed around this very idea. (They might chime in) Are we content to live a life without our own self expression? Just looking at the works of others. I think many just enjoy the works of others. But for the artist there's a suffering for not creating.

  • @ohmy5650
    @ohmy5650 Рік тому

    Inbelievably superb singing. Have maybe never heard Tézier this sumptuous (16 years ago this!). Exquisite. Thanks so very much.

  • @yellowlife8182
    @yellowlife8182 Рік тому

    Great concept !! Loving it !! Brown suit , is it so basic?.?.

  • @manuelbelisario4548
    @manuelbelisario4548 Рік тому

    El retrato que aparece en el principio de Vídeo, corresponde al infante Don Fernando, hermano del Rey Don Felipe IV, es obra de Velázquez y se expone en el Museo de El Prado. En infante aludido vivió en el S. XVII. El Don Carlos de la ópera verdiana, hijo del Rey Don Felipe II, vivió un siglo antes.

  • @markdpricemusic1574
    @markdpricemusic1574 Рік тому

    Though not a 'religious' person, I note with gratitude how the world's religions set out a wide menu for responses to your question....does anything we do or leave behind matter? And they allow us a certain artistry in the attiude we take to any answer. If you want to feel like a node of desitny, read the Wisdom of Odin, the Havamal (esp. 77: "Deyr fę,deyia frǫndr...) Cattle die, Friends die, And the same with you; But I know of something that never dies And that's a dead person's deeds;;. If you prefer tragic wisdom, King Solomon (AKA captain Bring-Down) is your man. A glance at any section of the Book of Ecclesiastes would turn the jolliest tambourine-shaking zealot into a nihilist I'm surprised it ever made the edit for the bbile, it basically says that nothing is worth doing, all our works turn to dust, no-one will remember, so nothing matters www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes%201&version=NIV

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      Thanks for your comment, Mark. I'm not religious either... except when it comes to Schiele and Schubert! Have you seen the David Bowie documentary, Moonage Daydream? Thinking of Bowie's wonderful words in this short clip about time: ua-cam.com/video/lRMYZ7Jm5sw/v-deo.html

    • @markdpricemusic1574
      @markdpricemusic1574 Рік тому

      @@onthehanamichi Wonderful, many thanks for this... new to me - will explore. Bowie always had acute 'antennae for the zeitgeist.

  • @sarahclairemulligan5396
    @sarahclairemulligan5396 Рік тому

    Fabulous story ~~~~ part of the essence being sheer joy :~)

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      Thank you Sarah! How is your peony garden doing?

  • @pixel_art_quantum
    @pixel_art_quantum Рік тому

    very beautiful

  • @tridevartcoachingcentermun2703

    Amazing👍👍👍👍

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      Thank you very much :) Please do subscribe so that I can keep you updated with my daily videos. Suli

  • @Raging_Clam
    @Raging_Clam Рік тому

    I think both theories are correct. IMO it is both making use of an established artistic convention and creating a 'brand'.

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      Thank you very much for your comment John. Something I didn't get around to mentioning in this video was how rapidly modern dance was evolving in Europe during the period of Schiele's key artistic development from 1909 onwards. Schiele's friendship with mime artist and dancer, "Mime Van Osen", for example, could have also been an important influence on his decision to use the V-gesture in his works.

  • @englishgardenlounging
    @englishgardenlounging Рік тому

    Always nice to discover a new garden in London. Thanks Suli for sharing this secret place - looking forward to my first visit.

  • @englishgardenlounging
    @englishgardenlounging Рік тому

    Thanks Suli for eloquent film on this aspirational magazine. Saw Lady with a Fan on Tuesday afternoon - the first time ever, since it was painted in 1917-1918, that it has been exhibited in London (here to be enjoyed, for free and for all, at Sotheby's until 27 June. It has only been exhibited four times before - Vienna in 1920 and 2021-2, Tokyo in 1981, and in Poland in 1992 - interestingly all moments I associate with new, but fleeting, avant-garde developments in art.

  • @bntmcd
    @bntmcd Рік тому

    dazzling

  • @thomascreeley867
    @thomascreeley867 Рік тому

    Lovely--location of garden?

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      Thanks for your comment Thomas. This video was filmed at Rousham House & Gardens in Oxford. The garden was commissioned in the early 18th century and designed by William Kent. It's one of England's most important landscape gardens.

    • @thomascreeley867
      @thomascreeley867 Рік тому

      @@onthehanamichi Thank you!

  • @VSarilaki
    @VSarilaki Рік тому

    ❣❣❣

  • @catherinesuleiman2579
    @catherinesuleiman2579 Рік тому

    Brilliant.

  • @englishgardenlounging
    @englishgardenlounging Рік тому

    Beautiful work 🩰🎹

  • @mliontamer
    @mliontamer Рік тому

    Sublime 🎶

  • @markdpricemusic1574
    @markdpricemusic1574 Рік тому

    Many thanks for the suggestions! I know you are impossibly busy so here are two very swift snippets which may be of interest, though somewhat dark and left-field. ''Street of Crocodiles'' is one of the most mournfully strange and best-choreographed works of puppetry I know of. The whole show is around 20 mins but this, ''The Dressmakers'', is perhaps the strongest scene because it disrupts the slow tempo and tension of much of the rest of the piece... it hits harder in context. Riggots are a punkster duo from Lancashire and the pairing of their song with this dance conjures something which is, I feel, more than the sum of already powerful parts. Thanks again! ua-cam.com/video/nW3dW4yMLfE/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/OIr7J2lhD6M/v-deo.html

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      I just watched the full film.. wow! So much intricate detail I can't imagine how long it took to make this. I loved the texture and shape of the puppet's garments and how they moved. Also the soundtrack is wonderful. Thanks very much for sharing Mark, I would have never stumbled across this otherwise. Suli

  • @IchiganCS
    @IchiganCS Рік тому

    I prefer Fischer-Dieskau to Bostridge, but thank you anyway for sharing this song and your thoughts!

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      Thanks for your comment Ichigan! I agree with you, I think Fischer-Dieskau is the king of kings when it comes to Schubert lieder. However, I've heard Bostridge perform live several times both in London and in Switzerland so I have that connection and I also enjoy his writing - particularly, 'Schubert's Winter Journey: Anatomy of an Obsession'. I also chose this recording because it features Julius Drake who in my opinion is the greatest living pianist when it comes to Schubert accompaniment and I saw him perform just the other day. Are you a musician?

  • @izacefroni
    @izacefroni Рік тому

    Woohoo, I'm all caught up now! 😄 This has been a fantastic series, I'm glad I stumbled upon it. It's so nice to see someone engaging in artwork with similar tastes and aesthetics to mine. While I was familiar with Klimt, I hadn't known about Schiele and am glad to be learning much about him. In a future video, would it be possible for you to discuss the relationship between geiko/karyukai and kabuki? As someone more familiar with the former, I'm curious to know the similarities and differences between the two, from your perspective.

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      Wow! This is very touching to know you have taken the time to journey through each of my videos, thank you Magnolia. I would love to know more about what it is you’re interested in. We are all living in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. - Oscar Wilde

  • @izacefroni
    @izacefroni Рік тому

    Here's another fun blue pigment fact that you may or may not have heard before: the famous blue and white pottery from China became far more abundant during the 14th century under the Yuan dynasty because of the Mongols. They had such a vast range over their empire, that it was possible for them to efficiently transport the cobalt blue pigment from Persia and send it back to China to make the pottery. Personally, one of my dreams is to go to the Jingdezhen pottery workshops where such ceramics have been made for centuries.

  • @izacefroni
    @izacefroni Рік тому

    I once heard that a film goes through three evolutions: the story in the script, the story on the film set, and the story in the editing room. Or if you use the analogy of cooking, there's the dish in the recipe book, the dish as it's being put together in the kitchen, and the dish on the dining room table. So to me, editing is not something to be done in isolation or on its own, but a part of a larger gestalt or context. In other words, editing is only possible when there is something to edit.

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      Dear Magnolia, I am very appreciative of your beautiful and thoughtful comments on this video and on my earlier ones. You made me reflect on some of the ideas I talked about a few months ago like in my 'Tools of the Trade' video which was lovely. 'Gestalt'... What a wonderful word! I love what you mentioned about film going through these three evolutions and I agree that you can only edit if you have something to edit! Wishing you a lovely weekend and thanks for your kind words and support. Suli

  • @izacefroni
    @izacefroni Рік тому

    Could a name be considered a tool? I know in the classical sense that a tool is a material object used for creation, but the previous discussions of Schiele's diversity in signatures in his artwork might suggest that the names we use to identity ourselves and others are like abstract tools. Anyways, I'll have to think about my own seven tools for my trade and come back to this!

  • @izacefroni
    @izacefroni Рік тому

    Ah, what a perfect environment to feature Marx in for this video! The excerpt reminds me of a couple thoughts. I'm first reminded of Alan Watts, who often described an individual's relationship to the universe as analogous to a wave's relationship to the ocean. The way the water is described at the end as immense and solid as jade also makes me think of a lyric from a song in the 1974 film of Le Petit Prince: "Why is the desert so lovely at night?" "Why is the desert so lovely at night?" "Millions of reasons," "Tell me just one," "At night the desert is hiding the sun." Maybe the reason why the water towards to the horizon feels so deep and precious is because we know it's hiding its power somewhere within.

  • @Ramlausa
    @Ramlausa Рік тому

    Just want to point out the surname, Munch, is pronounced /mʉŋk/ according to his family and bearers of the surname, though the most common pronunciation in Norwegian is /mʊŋk/. There has even been a pronunciation debate that peaked during 2005/2006. Now the /mʉŋk/-pronunciation is predominately used on our state owned news channel NRK, whereas the /mʊŋk/-pronunciation is used at the museum. Regardless of the pronunciation you choose, <ch> is pronounced /k/.

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      Thank you very much for pointing this out, that is great to know. I had no idea the pronunciation of Munch's name was subject to such scrutiny!

  • @izacefroni
    @izacefroni Рік тому

    I love the spontaneous interactions with your dog throughout this experiment, I think they really highlight the conscious and unconscious movements you were mentioning in your earlier videos.

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      I'm very grateful for your kind and thoughtful message Magnolia. Whether consciously or unconsciously you have inspired me to feature Marx, my English springer Spaniel, in today's video! (day 121)

  • @onthehanamichi
    @onthehanamichi Рік тому

    Do you know the name of the flower in the background of this video? (hint: it's known as the King of flowers in Japan)

    • @sarahclairemulligan5396
      @sarahclairemulligan5396 Рік тому

      The Peony :~)~~~~~~~~ I am growing several types of peony in my garden and I have old inherited peonies in my garden.

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      ​@@sarahclairemulligan5396 Yes you're absolutely right! How wonderful that you have all these peonies growing in your garden. I would love to see a photo...

  • @valentinahebb202
    @valentinahebb202 Рік тому

    😍

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      Valentina! It was great meeting you yesterday at the V&A. Do you remember what the three words ka-bu-ki stands for? ;)

  • @sarahclairemulligan5396
    @sarahclairemulligan5396 Рік тому

    Fab I’m loving what you are putting up. My uncle has taught me a little of Kabuki. Thank you for sharing all of this ~~~~ I’m learning a lot from the way you present each day. Deep gratitude and thanks ~~~~~~

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      Thank you for Sarah for your wonderful and kind words! If you have any friends or family that you think might also appreciate these videos then please do share my channel with them. I'm curious about your uncle's connection to kabuki - how did he come to learn about it himself? Did he teach you any physical movements or more of the history? Suli

  • @markdpricemusic1574
    @markdpricemusic1574 Рік тому

    Your reflections around five minutes in remind me of something Robert Lenkieiwicz said to me: I think it was his very free rendition of something by Nietzsche, but he delivered it well. It went something like... ''Even when our life seems like a narrow bridge over an abyss, there are still choices about how to cross that bridge... we can cower down and look only at our feet as we creep across, or keep our senses open and stride over it courageously, like a dancer or warrior.''

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      I love that quote. Very poetic and uplifting. Hope you are well Mark, heading home now on the tube after a long day!

  • @andresmacgaul9991
    @andresmacgaul9991 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for your wonderful explanation! I enjoyed it and learned a lot.

  • @sarahclairemulligan5396
    @sarahclairemulligan5396 Рік тому

    King Lear is my favourite play. Thank you deeply for your life teaching about the flower path as you journey life in mutli dimensional facets ~~~~~~~~ you are teaching amongst many things Hope ~~~~~~~~

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      Thank you for your kind and beautiful words Sarah. :) I have to admit I have not (yet) seen or read King Lear. I'm glad that you enjoy these videos! Suli

  • @normanstratford9329
    @normanstratford9329 Рік тому

    Yes. You are right. The Japanese prints took Europe by storm . New artists wanted to incorporate the images into the design of their paintings.

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      Thank you Norman for your message, I find this 19th-century Japan/Europe connection fascinating and there's so much to explore. Which European artist would you say was most influenced by Japanese art?

    • @normanstratford9329
      @normanstratford9329 Рік тому

      @@onthehanamichi Van Gogh was influenced by the Japanese prints as he wanted to colour with line and flat colours .

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      @@normanstratford9329 I agree! 'And we wouldn’t be able to study Japanese art, it seems to me, without becoming much happier and more cheerful, and it makes us return to nature, despite our education and our work in a world of convention.' - Vincent Van Gogh to his brother Theo, 23 or 24 September 1888.

  • @patriciasurmon5702
    @patriciasurmon5702 Рік тому

    I so enjoy your offerings.

  • @tuanvu8823
    @tuanvu8823 Рік тому

    Thank you for your video. Beautifuly comments!❤

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      Thanks for your kind message Tuanvu, I'm very glad you enjoyed this video. Please subscribe to stay updated with my future art reviews :) Suli

  • @markdpricemusic1574
    @markdpricemusic1574 Рік тому

    Totally agree about mixing up the physical methods of writing. Working on a computer screen can be like ''writing through a letterbox'', having to scoll back and forth. What I find helpful is to work on large sketch-pads and loose A4 pages as well as on computer. Then when a certain mass of material is in place, print off the computer writings and have a day at a large table with scissors, literally cutting things up and re-arranging and selotaping things in place where the pace of the writing demands. Unless one has prefect recall, it is impossible to evaluate ''the big picture' of your work on a computer screen. Good luck and hard work will see you through!

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      Thank you for your lovely message Mark! Great to hear about your own writing process. The idea of cutting and re-arranging bits of writing at a big table sounds very appealing. I recently discovered that David Bowie often worked this way when writing lyrics - using the 'cut-up' technique from William Burroughs. I'm not sure if you had a chance to watch Day 67 'Writing a Haiku with David Bowie' but I explored his method there. Suli

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/sogePC4n7mY/v-deo.html

  • @julianking4793
    @julianking4793 Рік тому

    Mortality is the essence of real art. Something that the filthy, shameful, con of AI art will never understand.

  • @julianking4793
    @julianking4793 Рік тому

    Noooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @markdpricemusic1574
    @markdpricemusic1574 Рік тому

    It is a fine testament to Sakamoto's character that despite his early and extensive training in ethnomusicology and classical composition, he never disdained the writing of great pop music. Not only does it show humility but it seems REALLY difficult for those whose skills are formed by years of music theory to be creative within the confines of pop genres. Sakamoto seemed happy to explore and create in any zone.

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      Very interesting comment Mark, thank you. I'm going to make this the starting point for today's video. Suli x

  • @markdpricemusic1574
    @markdpricemusic1574 Рік тому

    Another of the few deserved heroes of my youth gone. :(

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      When you think about listening to Ryuichi's music in your youth do any particular songs or images spring to mind?

    • @markdpricemusic1574
      @markdpricemusic1574 Рік тому

      @@onthehanamichi I think of the X00 Multiplies vinyll disc ( everything was on vinyl or tape in 1980, but this was special because it was on yellow vinyl...) and especially the song ''Behind the Mask''...echoes of Mishima again? A couple of years later, it was the enchanting ''Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence''. This was shortly after my youthful idolisation of Bruce Lee. In my early teens , like many of us I was figuring out ''my identity'' and was in danger of developing 'racial dismorphia'' :) - and must admit that on more than one occasion put selloptape to my eyes to ''orientalise'' myself. Ah, youth! :)

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      ​@@markdpricemusic1574thanks for sharing this insight Mark. Behind the Mask and Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence are two of my favourite songs. Also those 80s YMO and Sakamoto vinyl sleeves are pure works of art themselves! Suli

  • @DiamondsRexpensive
    @DiamondsRexpensive Рік тому

    Interesting and relevant find, since not only am I editing my activities in my life, but I'm also editing people in and out of it. Mars 27 2023 P. S. What is the name of the painting in the thumbnail?

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      Thank you for your kind words and I'm glad to hear that you have been able to relate to some of my thoughts in this video. The painting is 'Capriccio with Gilded Fan' by Emil Orlik in 1907. Wishing you a good start to the week, Suli

  • @markdpricemusic1574
    @markdpricemusic1574 Рік тому

    Fine choice of year. Ah, for a conversation with Elizabeth's teacher, mathematician, alchemist, and occultist - Dr John Dee. Culturally rich but grim times too.... a turning-point in the development of the murderous witch-hunting mania as King James and his 'Daemonogie'' took hold. Dr. Dee notes: ''1603 - the Plague in London from Ostend, whereof died 38, 244 - and many died of it in Chester''.

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      Thank you for your kind words and sharing this wonderful insight Mark - I did not know about John Dee he sounds like a character! Also glad you mentioned the plague because in 1603 the government closed down all the theatres in London when bubonic plague struck, leading to the deaths of 22.6% of the population

  • @JoannaLehnis-xh6vh
    @JoannaLehnis-xh6vh Рік тому

    Love this! And couldn't agree more with David Bowie 👌

    • @onthehanamichi
      @onthehanamichi Рік тому

      Danke schön! It's hard to beat these pearl's of wisdom from Mr. Bowie. 🌠