Did the chicken come first or the egg? Does art imitate life, or life imitate art? The argument can sway in either case. Recent findings suggest, a strong possibility of the chicken arriving – before the egg. And I’m tempted to say; it might not be very different in the dilemma of life vs art.…
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I never really liked being a kid. I couldn’t understand why ‘adults‘ envied kids. As an adult, they could do what they wanted, wear what they liked, and didn’t have to give an examination to prove what they knew. Or so I thought. I’m on the other side now. I’m the ‘adult’. And I get…
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As an introvert, I don’t think you get many chances of starting a conversation. If you’ve missed one, in all probability, you’d spend the rest of your time staring blankly. I’ve found it easier to observe people – than talk to them. Being silent, for most of the time, can give you a rare insight into the…
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Dear Yang, You’re not one to count and I’m not one to remember, but since we’re at it, it’s been some roller coaster ride. What started as a walk back home, has continued along myriad roads, in some of the most interesting places – we could’ve ever been. By ensuring, I didn’t lose my breath at…
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For someone who loves language and typography, this week’s prompt touches on a topic I’ve always found to be interesting.Understanding a language starts with the alphabet. And the interdependency of language and communication is pretty obvious – when you travel. Any form of communication, will decide, if you will have your next meal, travel to your next…
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From an early age, I’ve found the premise of faith to be intriguing. There seemed to be a strong emphasis on believing blindly in a singular ‘force’. One that could control inter-planetary/galactic motion, and in turn – our ephemeral human lives. Questions were allowed – outside the realm – of what was to be believed; never within. In…
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We started the day huffing up the steep winding slope. After breakfast, we headed towards Temple Complex. Plastered on the wall opposite, were posters of the Tibetan uprising and the resistance movement. It’s not the best way to start the morning. Disturbing images of tortured or missing Tibetans dominated the posters. Understandably, no effort was spared in hiding the…
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Everywhere I looked, women seemed to be brave the odds of tripping and challenged gravity on an everyday basis. Their pointed footwear didn’t deter them from hopping up and down escalators or running on Seoul’s intricate subway system. In one of those inexplainable moments, I too had a momentary lapse of reason, and for some strange reason…
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There’s little in common between the east and west. And yet, it’s possible to bridge the gap between the two sides of the globe – through art. Dutch Chinese sculptress, Wu Ching-ju, manages to amalgamate western concepts with ancient Chinese beliefs in her creation, ‘The Fountain of Blessings’, also known as the ‘Fulushou’ figures. According to Taoist beliefs, Fu Star…
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It’s interesting to see how a fresh coat of paint and a few art installations can change perspective. Gamcheon Culture Village, in Busan (Phusan), attempts a heady mix of both. The history of Gamcheon Village is as eclectic as the village itself. The village was founded by followers of the Taegeukdo faith in the early 1900s. Keeping…
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