KIZUNA and a merry merry Christmas!!
12-23,2011
Hi everyone!
Wish you all a nice and heartful Christmas !!
with warmest regards
Rie
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KIZUNA
spiritual bond between people, nature, universe
spirituelle Verbindung zwischen Menschen,
der Natur und dem Universum
ink on paper, 40x50cm, 2011
©RIE TAKEDA
Shown at the Freiburg exhibition
My gallery 「圓相へ ON THE WAY TO ENSO」
12-06,2011
When you realize
every little thing you have ever experienced
had its reason
the life suddenly seems
even more precious
All connected and all on the way to Enso.
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圓相へ ON THE WAY TO ENSO
( accompanying poem )
全部が 繋がった
すべてに 意味があった
きみをやっと 見つけたとき
やっと自分を みつけたとき
All connected
all made sense
when I just found you
when I just found myself
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圓相へ ON THE WAY TO ENSO
Japanese ink and Gouache on handmade paper, 70x90cm
2010
RIE TAKEDA
at the moment shown at Freiburg exhibition.
Painted Poem Gallery 「 鶴天 Transquil sky, crane sky 」
11-15,2011
鶴 Crane
The radical part shows - to go and fly over the borders.
Yes,
cranes are the bird who fly high and go far away.
cranes are the bird who fly high and go far away.
*
To the pure sky
To the sky like feathers
I keep flowing and dancing to the comfortable silence.
To the sky like feathers
I keep flowing and dancing to the comfortable silence.
鶴天
Tranquil sky, crane sky
To the clear sky
to the white sky
I dance and flow to the tranquillity.
鶴天 Transquil sky, crane sky
Japanese ink and Gouache on handmade paper, 70x90cm
2011
Limited art print available : in 30x21cm
Here are other artworks from the same collection 2011
Painted Poem gallery *A bamboo sentiment*
10-24,2011
This is also from my latest collection.
The first layer is water dots and the comes wind brushing and
red/ crimson line-waves.
It has also a KIRIE effect at the end.
I always love the Bamboo motif,
maybe because my family name TAKEDA means Bamboo field.
maybe I am just attracted by their unique atmosphere.
Bamboos are strong, flexible, atmospheric, growing fast, creates nice sound,
fits to all seasons, poetic, eatable, has many usages
and great to paint either with colour or black ink.
They can grow 100m long and only straight ahead to the sunlight
- and need a lot of water.
There is a famous Zen proverb saying:
Flower for meaning
Bamboo for feeling
Next time when you see bamboo, try to hear what they has to say to you?!
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竹ノ情 A bamboo sentiment
あなたには
竹の深い情がきこえますか。
Can you hear the sentiment of Bamboo love?!
A bamboo sentiment
Japanese ink and Gouache on handmade paper, 70x90cm
2011
Painted Poem Gallery 「 Unsui Glodfish 」
08-19,2011
UNSUI is a Zen word means being free and natural.
In fact it originally discribes free and natural spirit of travelling young monk
who lerned and meditated very hard in the monastry for a long
and just began to practise the teachings and to experience outside world.
How can they apply the teachings to reality?!
I put my all the time favourite - goldfish and
the visual movement and image of Unsui together.
And the shape of goldfish is created to have a KIRIE( Japanese cutting paper collage ) illusion.
This is one of the latest collections which I made 7 paintings all in a similar colour theme and motives.
goldfish, water and clouds moving swimming and flowing.
Have a beautiful summer holiday.
*
雲水金魚 Unsui Goldfish
自由にくるくる
自然にくるる
雲水金魚に生きていく
Swimming round free free
swimming round natural natural
Living freely naturally just like Unsui-Goldfish
雲水金魚 Unsui Goldfish
Japanese ink and Gouache on handmade paper, 70x90cm
2011
RIE TAKEDA
Limited art print is available: in 21x30cm
Limited art print is available: in 21x30cm
UNSUI in SHO calligraphy
Here is my calligraphy of UNSUI.
Clouds and water.....
* UNSUI *
SHO calligraphy
Zen word : being free and natural
Japanese ink on paper, 40x50cm, 2011
160 EUR
shown at Basho-an in Freiburg
Zen word : being free and natural
Japanese ink on paper, 40x50cm, 2011
160 EUR
shown at Basho-an in Freiburg
Future, Mirai-Josephine is here.
07-11,2011
5days old
On Sunday, 3rd July, 7:49 am Mirai-Josephine was born. 3200 g, 50 cm -
we both are healthy and happy -
looking forward to seeing you all soon.
Mirai is the Japanese word- means * infinite future *
ARIGATOU! SHOUNEN * Benefit Calligraphy for SAVE THE CHILDREN Japan
05-24,2011
I did the benefit calligraphy on Kodomonohi ( spring children's day ) this month.
I made specially designed name-calligraphy for many people.
I would like to note that
I donated around 50 euro to the SAVE THE CHILDREN Japan.
The money will be used for mental care & support of children who lost families in damaged area in TOHOKU.
I thank you very much for your compassion and empathy.
Ariagtou.
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正念
SHOUNEN
Zen word, Right Mindfulness
One of the noble eight fold paths
Keeping the mind alert to phenomena
that affect the body and mind.
Ink on paper, 40x50cm, 2010
RIE TAKEDA
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My interpretation :
The right mindfulness is the balanced focus on
body, feelings, mind and mental qualities - both * in and of * four elements.
SHOUNEN could be one of the most positive energy indeed we can practice and develop.
SHOUNEN
Zen word, Right Mindfulness
One of the noble eight fold paths
Keeping the mind alert to phenomena
that affect the body and mind.
Ink on paper, 40x50cm, 2010
RIE TAKEDA
______________________________________________________________________
My interpretation :
The right mindfulness is the balanced focus on
body, feelings, mind and mental qualities - both * in and of * four elements.
SHOUNEN could be one of the most positive energy indeed we can practice and develop.
Painted Poem Gallery * WABISA-KU-RA *
05-24,2011
WABISA-KU-RA
今から ここから
先さけ さくら
わびさくら
From now on
from here
let it blossom
let it be Sakura,
Wabisa-ku-ra
WABISA-KU-RA
Japanese ink and Gouache on handmade paper, 70x90cm
2010
RIE TAKEDA
Shown at the
Painted poem gallery * SAKURA IN INDIGO *and a spring poem
04-08,2011
Cherry blossom this year is the taste of bitter tears.
Even their blue sorrow,
Sakura would be just happy
if it would cleanse our souls
and give us healing -
would give us courage,
remind us of our deep belief,
and keep giving us light and hope-
more moments as possible
more people as possible
Cherry blossom this year looks painfully beautiful.
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今年の桜は 涙あじ
それでも
一瞬でも
満開の桜を見て
心を洗い そして癒され
勇気をもらい
信念を思いだし
希望をもって
生き続けていく人がいれば
桜はそれだけで充分幸せだろう
今年の桜は いつもより 悲しいほどに 美しい
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藍桜 SAKURA IN INDIGO
さくら さくら
私のさくら
桃色夜桜は
今夜のごちそう
Sakura sakura, my sakura
The pink cherry blossom is
tonight's beautiful treat
勇気をもらい
信念を思いだし
希望をもって
生き続けていく人がいれば
桜はそれだけで充分幸せだろう
今年の桜は いつもより 悲しいほどに 美しい
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藍桜 SAKURA IN INDIGO
さくら さくら
私のさくら
桃色夜桜は
今夜のごちそう
Sakura sakura, my sakura
The pink cherry blossom is
tonight's beautiful treat
藍桜 SAKURA IN INDIGO
Japanese ink and Gouache on handmade paper, 70x100cm
2010
RIE TAKEDA
At the moment it is shown in Freiburg Exhibition.
A collection of calligraphy works and Neo-Japonism *Painted Poem* series are shown at TSUBAKI in Freiburg from 20.December to Spring-Summer time 2011.
BASHO-AN im TSUBAKI, Colombi-Passage am Predigertor 1, 79098 Freiburg, Germany
Painted poem Gallery 「Enso- Hanazo」
01-26,2011
I combined the classic callgraphic Enso and a sense of celebrated life.
In the poem, I put my wish and hope
- more from us will have beautiful blossoms.
Enso is the circle
It symbolizes harmony, the absolute, enlightenment,
peace, strength, elegance, the Universe, and the void.
peace, strength, elegance, the Universe, and the void.
For me Enso symbolizes wholeness, togetherness and harmony –
that we can start to reach within ourselves first.
Enso can be said is like * the window of KOKORO *
( * Japanese word : mind, spirit, feeling, heart )
It seems to me the goal, the process and the beginning at the same time
as we try to reach a lay of SATORI - Enlightenment.
Enso always reminds me of the essence of life.
ENSO - HANAZO
圓相花相
Enso is coming home with a big laugh
Enso is making blossoms out of a dry branch
Let every flower blossom, let everyone blossom
大きな笑顔で 入鄽垂手（にってんすいしゅ）
枯れ木に花をさかせましょう
みんなに花をさかせましょう
ENSO - HANAZO
圓相花相
Japanese ink and Gouache on handmade paper, 70x90cm
2010 Rie Takeda
Shown at London exhibition, SUSHI SAY
Art print 24x30cm is available.
Please send me a mail if you are interested.
Painted Poem Gallery 「ARIGATOU」
12-22,2010
The first sketch for this painting was made about 2 years ago.
I have got an inspiration when I was in a big old church in France.
I combine my most favorite word ARIGATO / THANK YOU into a poem.
For now,
I wish you all a lovely Christmas!!
Thank you for visiting my Diary blog!!
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ARIGATOU
ありがとう
Arigatou Arigatou
I thank you for doing such a precious thing
有り難う
ありがとう
こんな貴重なことをしてくれて
どうもありがとう
ARIGATOU
ありがとう
Japanese ink and Gouache on handmade paper, 70x90cm
2010 Rie Takeda
Shown at the LONDON exhibition, SUSHI-SAY.
Limited art print 30x24cm is available.
ありがとう
Arigatou Arigatou
I thank you for doing such a precious thing
有り難う
ありがとう
こんな貴重なことをしてくれて
どうもありがとう
ARIGATOU
ありがとう
Japanese ink and Gouache on handmade paper, 70x90cm
2010 Rie Takeda
Shown at the LONDON exhibition, SUSHI-SAY.
Limited art print 30x24cm is available.
Painted Poem Gellery ' A TALE OF NOW AND THEN '
12-07,2010
The inspiration for my work is
everyday life’s living words and letters,
as well as living colours, lines, patterns and shapes
– I will never get bored with how they communicate with each other
and how they create a new form of endless impression.
And always - a passion to discover a continuity of time and spiritual existence.
Here is a tale of NOW and THEN.
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" A TALE OF NOW AND THEN 昔話、未来話 "
- Infinite future-
Once upon a time
the infinite future took us on board,
and
it will never leave you alone.
ミライエイゴウ
昔むかし
永遠に流れるという未來が
私たちを連れだして
これからは絶対に
ひとりにはさせないよって
伝えてくれた。
A TALE OF NOW AND THEN
Japanese ink and Gouache on handmade paper, 70x90cm
2008
RIE TAKEDA
Original work is at the moment shown in Atelier
♧Limited Edition Fine Art Print in 8,5 x11" A4 size available.♧
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Here is my Etsy shop
♧To have a look at this art work in the shop♧
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" A TALE OF NOW AND THEN 昔話、未来話 "
ZEN word, KISSAKO ‘ Have a cup of tea ! ’
11-17,2010
You might have seen the KISSAKO calligraphy
In Japanese Tea house, Ryokan hotel, shop, tea room, or maybe in a good restraint.
Specially it is very popular for SADO tea ceremony room.
The philosophy goes also for the person who makes and offers a cup of tea.
It reflects :
Whenever we make a cup of tea
one should just purely focus our body, feeling, mind and spirit on MAKING the tea
and offering it with full-heart to our guests.
- So the tea will taste good, make the guest calm and relaxed or warm,
and make them feel a momnet of joy-
This Zen philosophy became a pure practiced hospitality in Japan.
Would you like a cup of tea?!
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KISSAKO
‘ Have a cup of tea ! ’
This Zen word includes the Zen teaching of enriching life.
Whenever we have a sip of tea,
one should just enjoy the taste of sip,
and feel the life - energy and space in mind.
Ink on paper, 50x60cm, 2010
Neo-Japonism : Tea Ceremony and Kimono
11-08,2010
In the last Chanoyu lesson, we learned MAWARIBANA which is sort of playful Ikebana
- each guest and the host put a flower in, and out-
and rearrange the art of Flowers before the actual Tea Service.
It felt like a flower card game - with the fresh seasonal flowers!
I found it so playful and artistic - also amazing way of sharpen an artistic sense.
For me it was also KIMONO day!
I am getting better at KITSUKE ( the art of wearing KIMONOs )
This time it took me 40 min.! ---getting there.
An antique Kimono I got from my friend's grandma- it has a beautiful shinny silver silk work,
and a touch of Art deco design.
OBI is quite modern, got it from my sister's mother in low- she is a hairdresser in Japan, so she's got a nice collection of Kimonos and Obis. ( In Japan hairdressers do the KIMONO dressing and stylings )
A bag is from a charity shop in London- maybe it was a 5-er!?
and a pair of off-white long sleeved gloves.
My trick is to use the European Antique Brooch as OBI- stopper!
Going to the tea ceremony lesson, wearing Kimono every two weeks----
Just such a beautiful treat for me!!
( So glad that my teacher lives down the road!! 5min to walk with KIMONO on..... not bad. )
A happy KIMONO life !
*MU* Japanese Calligraphy
10-29,2010
Mu is for me so important to be myself and to be in harmony.
And it is the basic state of mind in order to learn and do calligraphy -
also to collect a focused inspiration and creative energy!!
*
MU
Zenword
Transparent calm mind,
free from thoughts and disturbances.
It means our infinite worthful
human life - activity itself.
Ink on paper, 40x40cm, 2010
Painted Poem Gallery * HAPPY RETURNS *
10-14,2010
sunsunsun
wanting to be the happiest
just because having nothing?!
come around to this side
take me to the other side
sunsunsun
roll over to this side
and roll to the other side
sunsunsun
Make a turn over here
make a turn over there
dance - turn - and dance around
sunsunsun
if you go there, come back again
turn around there
roll around here
Just go to the place where you feel the happiest
- where your spirit is simply just joyful.
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HAPPY RETURNS
燦々三幸一番
sachi sachi sachi
Take me out from here
Take me to the other side
幸 幸 幸
此処から 連れていって
あっちへ 連れていって
燦々三幸一番 SACHIx3 HAPPY RETURNS
Japanese ink and Gouache on handmade paper, 70x90cm
2008
RIE TAKEDA
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shown in Freiburg Exhibition till the 16th.October
BODY ART and KYUDO
10-13,2010
BODY ART and KYUDO
For me as a body artist,
the most exciting moment is that the calligraphy
and its meaning starts to live and move as it is calligraphied on the skin.
This time I did the body art photo session with Gilles Mangeon-san.
He learns KYUDO the art of Japanese archery, and teaches also around this area.
I know the state of MUSHIN mind through Shodo calligraphy, Sado tea ceremony and Kendo practices,
but the concentration for Kyudo seems much more intense!!
And sure... you need much power!!
The text goes- * YUMI NO KOKORO *
- the spirit of archery.
And I did not realize how long this YUMI is!!
I mean it is a beautiful hand work!!
And so elegant as it bends.
I like this soft intervene between Body Art and Traditional KYUDO!- it becomes so natural yet fresh.
For me as a body artist,
the most exciting moment is that the calligraphy
and its meaning starts to live and move as it is calligraphied on the skin.
This time I did the body art photo session with Gilles Mangeon-san.
He learns KYUDO the art of Japanese archery, and teaches also around this area.
I know the state of MUSHIN mind through Shodo calligraphy, Sado tea ceremony and Kendo practices,
but the concentration for Kyudo seems much more intense!!
And sure... you need much power!!
The text goes- * YUMI NO KOKORO *
- the spirit of archery.
And I did not realize how long this YUMI is!!
I mean it is a beautiful hand work!!
And so elegant as it bends.
I like this soft intervene between Body Art and Traditional KYUDO!- it becomes so natural yet fresh.
Painted Poem gallery * Cranes over the sun *
10-10,2010
At the end of the day -
what counts -
is
Love -
a little
love thing -
*
Cranes over the Sun
くれない鶴
愛、ここに在り
LOVE, IS, HERE.
Cranes over the sun
Japanese ink and Gouache on handmade cotton paper, 56x76cm
2007
is
Love -
a little
love thing -
*
Cranes over the Sun
くれない鶴
愛、ここに在り
LOVE, IS, HERE.
Cranes over the sun
Japanese ink and Gouache on handmade cotton paper, 56x76cm
2007
Rie Takeda
Original work is sold, thank you.
The limited hand signed art print ( 24x30cm ) is available.
If you are interested, just mail me please.
Original work is sold, thank you.
The limited hand signed art print ( 24x30cm ) is available.
If you are interested, just mail me please.
SHODO Calligraphy work * ZANMAI *
10-05,2010
This Zen word - ZANMAI - also means ZAZEN sitting meditation.
Nowadays we use this word more as : being into something, indulge in something.
I try to meditate everyday even for a short period of time like 15 min. just in order to clean the filter in me.
And I become fulfilled with just playfully indulging in meditation, detaching from egoistic mind!
Why not?!
Nowadays we use this word more as : being into something, indulge in something.
I try to meditate everyday even for a short period of time like 15 min. just in order to clean the filter in me.
And I become fulfilled with just playfully indulging in meditation, detaching from egoistic mind!
Why not?!
Antique Kimono collage / ’ THE FLOWER RHAPSODY IN RED ’
09-29,2010
I spread and let this perfume float around you
just because I make you sleep deep
I show you these forms, and beg you to give me a smile
just because I devote myself to you
This smooth and fine texture is there
to calm your mind down
I keep showing so many impression-full modest colours to you
just because I would like to give you a joy
The crimson pattern is my feeling -
which became flower-sound to heal you
which became a part of rhapsody
I just play this crimson poem, so you will cheer up.
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紅の花詩曲
’ THE FLOWER RHAPSODY IN RED ’
Antique Kimono collage
40x50cm
shown in atelier
Painted Poem Gallery 「 KIKU-HANABI 」
09-21,2010
It is always nice to welcome the Autumn season with beautiful Chrysanthemum.
And It is believed that people used to celebrate the Autumn festival
with Chrysanthemum viewing and Chrysanthemum rice wine.
Here is some flower words for Chrysanthemum:
' noble, please trust me, feminine love, purifying, truth love, broken romance '
- and there are some little differences in each colour.
Chrysanthemum symbolizes not only Autumn, but also kindness, a long and strong life.
So I painted this panting for somebody who I'd like to pay my thankfulness and respect to.
And I put my deep wish - that she will live strong and long -
just like a beautiful wild Chrysanthemum.
with Chrysanthemum viewing and Chrysanthemum rice wine.
Here is some flower words for Chrysanthemum:
' noble, please trust me, feminine love, purifying, truth love, broken romance '
- and there are some little differences in each colour.
Chrysanthemum symbolizes not only Autumn, but also kindness, a long and strong life.
So I painted this panting for somebody who I'd like to pay my thankfulness and respect to.
And I put my deep wish - that she will live strong and long -
just like a beautiful wild Chrysanthemum.
*
©RIE TAKEDA
菊花火 KIKU-HANABI
Chrysanthemum- hanabi
Blossomed spirit together with you
Such a special golden magic
きくはなび
君と共に華さく命
とびっきりの
黄金まほう
KIKU-HANABI
Japanese ink and Gouache on handmade cotton paper,56x76cm,
2007,
Rie Takeda
At the moment the original work is shown in Freiburg Exhibition till the 16th.October.
Limited hand signed art print ( 21x30cm ) is also available.
Rie Takeda
At the moment the original work is shown in Freiburg Exhibition till the 16th.October.
Limited hand signed art print ( 21x30cm ) is also available.
Neo-Japonism: POETRY : 'AMENIMO MAKEZU 'By Kenji Miyazawa
09-17,2010
' AMENIMO MAKEZU'
This is one of my most favorite Poems.
So many times I read
Still each time I read
the depth of the poem touches me deeper, - soaking into my mind and body.
When I am sad, it gives me vigor
When I lost a sense of balance, it gives me a warm whip
When I am fulfilled, it gives me its worth-value and a deep joy
- always all straight and honest ways -
A magic poem which lighten my heart up.
It may also cheer you up?!
About KENJI MIYAZAWA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenji_Miyazawa
About the poem 'AMENIMO MAKEZU' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ame_ni_mo_Makezu
To the link READIND THE POEM http://youtu.be/5W7lIG6xB4E
About the poem 'AMENIMO MAKEZU' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ame_ni_mo_Makezu
To the link READIND THE POEM http://youtu.be/5W7lIG6xB4E
Translation
not losing to the rain
not losing to the wind
not losing to the snow nor to summer's heat
with a strong body
unfettered by desire
never losing temper
cultivating a quiet joy
every day four bowls of brown rice
miso and some vegetables to eat
in everything
count yourself last and put others before you
watching and listening, and understanding
and never forgetting
in the shade of the woods of the pines of the fields
being in a little thatched hut
if there is a sick child to the east
going and nursing over them
if there is a tired mother to the west
going and shouldering her sheaf of rice
if there is someone near death to the south
going and saying there's no need to be afraid
if there is a quarrel or a suit to the north
telling them to leave off with such waste
when there's drought, shedding tears of sympathy
when the summer's cold, wandering upset
called a blockhead by everyone
without being praised
without being blamed
such a person
I want to become
Transliteration
ame ni mo makezu
kaze ni mo makezu
yuki ni mo natsu no atsusa ni mo makenu
jōbu na karada wo mochi
yoku wa naku
kesshite ikarazu
itsu mo shizuka ni waratte iru
ichi nichi ni genmai yon gō to
miso to sukoshi no yasai wo tabe
arayuru koto wo
jibun wo kanjō ni irezu ni
yoku mikiki shi wakari
soshite wasurezu
nohara no matsu no hayashi no kage no
chiisa na kayabuki no koya ni ite
higashi ni byōki no kodomo areba
itte kanbyō shite yari
nishi ni tsukareta haha areba
itte sono ine no taba wo oi
minami ni shinisō na hito areba
itte kowagaranakute mo ii to ii
kita ni kenka ya soshō ga areba
tsumaranai kara yamero to ii
hideri no toki wa namida wo nagashi
samusa no natsu wa oro-oro aruki
minna ni deku-no-bō to yobare
homerare mo sezu
ku ni mo sarezu
sō iu mono ni
watashi wa naritai
Painted Poem Gallery NEW! *Turtle Tip 「 more hassle, less speed」 *
09-14,2010
*
©RIE TAKEDA
お亀の教え「急がば回れ」
Turtle Tip 「 more hassle, less speed 」
亀玉
太陽線へ
歩いてこ
Turtle shell and Jewel balls
leading me to such a precious life
Let me walk gently
Let me go to a ray of sun.
お亀の教え「急がば回れ」
Turtle Tip 「 more hassle, less speed」
Japanese ink and Gouache on handmade paper, 70x90cm
2010 Rie Takeda
Shown in London untill the middle of November.
A limited hand signed print (21x30cm) available.
Please ask for more details.
Painted Poem Gallery NEW! * KOTOBUKIⅡ -A long joyful life *
09-14,2010
KOTOBUKI means a joy of life
- celebrating a long life
It is also the name of a star which controls human lives
That is the light of long life
and
the light of our lives
*
ことぶき弐
KOTOBUKI Ⅱ - A long joyful life -
( an accompanying poem )
休みなき 道
休みなく 寿
流れて 飛んで
回って 沈んで
ぬいて はらって —とめ
くるっと上へ 又 のぼる
長く ゆっくり のぼってく
A restless journey
A non-stop Kotobuki-life
Flow to fly
Turn to sink
Pull to sweep – and stop-
Cricle around to the above and swim up
Long and slow – we are going up again
ことぶき弐
KOTOBUKI Ⅱ -A long joyful life
Japanese ink and Gouache on handmade paper, 70x90cm
2010 Rie Takeda
At the momet shown in London at Sushi-Say till the middle of November.
A hand signed art print ( in 21x30cm) available.
Please ask for more details.
Neo-Japonism: Photo from EIKOH HOSOE '' Ordeal by Roses'' YUKIO MISHIMA
09-09,2010
TITLE: Ordeal by Roses (Barakei)
ARTIST: Eikoh Hosoe
MODEL: YUKIO MISHIMA
WORK DATE: 1961
One of my favorites.
So strong and yet vain -
strikingly beautiful and sexy.
He looks at you so straight so that you feel pushed and humble away from his energy.
I really like the photos from the post war to the late 60's in Japan
- they have got a special strong contrast in lights and shadows, and also the theme of crushed elements- OLD and MODERN.
©EIKOH HOSOE
ARTIST: Eikoh Hosoe
MODEL: YUKIO MISHIMA
WORK DATE: 1961
One of my favorites.
So strong and yet vain -
strikingly beautiful and sexy.
He looks at you so straight so that you feel pushed and humble away from his energy.
I really like the photos from the post war to the late 60's in Japan
- they have got a special strong contrast in lights and shadows, and also the theme of crushed elements- OLD and MODERN.
©EIKOH HOSOE
Japanese Washi paper collage とも和 ’ TOMOWA ’
09-08,2010
In the days of a primary schoolchild
on the KUSHIRO moor
I saw for a first time
Japanese crane's love dance
That was the way of expressing their love
it was the way of confirming the love
I hear
when the cranes become a pair once
they stay together till one of them dies
How overwhelmed
- they are able to do such beautiful dance
till they die
I find it
terribly
beautiful
*
とも和
’ TOMOWA ’
Washi paper-collage in layers
Combination of various hand-dyed Washi papers
50x60cm
At the moment it is shown at Regio Galerie in Freiburg Germany
Painted Poem Gallery NEW! * Yin -Yang fish in orange*
09-07,2010
Sun and moon
Light and shadow
Man and woman
Morning and evening
Water and fire
Positive and negative
Yin and Yang
Mountains and valleys
Ups and downs
Plus and minus
And ー equal with each other- at the end
Let the Yin & Yang fish turn around
Let it be fresh and gentle
- just give me a little nod
*
陰陽魚と蜜柑色
Yin -Yang fish in orange
くるくる くるる
愛かわらず
めぐる恋
Turning coming
turnig around
Our love story has come across again
without changing a circle of love
陰陽魚と蜜柑色
Yin -Yang fish in orange
Japanese ink and Gouache on handmade paper, 70x90cm
2010
The original work is shown at NW2 SUSHI-SAY in London.
Limited hand signed art print ( in 21x30cm )is available.
Photo collection1 from the opening party. 02.09.2010
09-04,2010
I decided to pick the word which is simple and deep - one of my favorite Japanese words:
Arigatou / Thank you / Danke
The word quell of Arigatou is from ARIGATASHI- is composed of two words:
the verb ari "to be" and the adjective katashi "difficult".
The original meaning was "difficult to be, or difficult to exist",
and then developed into the meaning of "rare" and thus "special",
- -* worthy of being thankful for.*
Buddhistically saying , Arigatou is being thankful for being given life and love.
Only later the use of Arigato as we know *Thank you * spreaded.
The adjective form appears in the oldest literature of the 10th century
* MAKURANOSOUSHI- The Pillow Book *.
Some believes that it is most positive and most therapeutic word to say for both mind and body.
You'd be amazed how many things that are worth of being thankful for!
Photos from Juli Richter
Vernissage on 2.September and '' THE MAGIC WORD ''
09-03,2010
I'd just like to say thanks very much for those who came to the opening party yesterday.
I was very happy to see you all!
- I was very busy all the time - so feeling pity that I did not have much time to speak to you.
All your heartful encouraging words will be transformed into my creative energy!
I thank you!
ARIGATOU.
P.S. I will soon update some of nice opening party photos, looking forward to them!
©RIE TAKEDA
魔法の言葉 THE MAGIC WORD
有難うって
心ヲこめて いってみる
ほら 又
太陽さんが 笑った
Let us say ' thank you ' with full heart.
Look, dear sunlight smiles back again
Arigatou
魔法の言葉 THE MAGIC WORD
Japanese ink and Gouache on handmade paper, 70x90cm
2010
The original work is sold.
Limited hand signed art print ( in 30x21cm ) is available.
魔法の言葉 THE MAGIC WORD
有難うって
心ヲこめて いってみる
ほら 又
太陽さんが 笑った
Let us say ' thank you ' with full heart.
Look, dear sunlight smiles back again
Arigatou
魔法の言葉 THE MAGIC WORD
Japanese ink and Gouache on handmade paper, 70x90cm
2010
The original work is sold.
Limited hand signed art print ( in 30x21cm ) is available.
Summer to Autumn Painted Poems * To the castle in the sea *
08-19,2010
When I painted this poem and picture,
I thought of a old Japanese fiary tale story I have seen as a child.
I could not forget the story- it grew in me so deep.
I guess It was the first experience to feel the mixture of beauty and loneliness.
- and yet I felt very warm -
*
©2010 RIE TAKEDA
竜宮城へ
To the Castle in the sea
この川 わたり
海 こえて
竜宮城へ
つれてって
Crossing this river
and across the ocean
Take me please
Take me
to the Dragon’s Palace
竜宮城へ
To the castle in the sea
Japanese ink and Gouache on handmade paper, 70x90cm
2010 Rie Takeda
Now shown in NW2 in London.
