Sunday, July 24, 2005
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“Thalassa”
Digital
This is my new computer art piece, "Thalassa".
I derived "Thalassa' from Greek Mythology,
as the personification of the Mediterranean Sea.
Till next time... 'Mela
2:33 AM
Saturday, July 16, 2005
My friend Hiroshi took me to the Tokyo International Forum yesterday to see the works of poet & calligrapher Mitsuo Aida.
"The Here and Now" Mitsuo Aida
Hiroshi had already given me one of this artists’ books; “A Phrase By My Side”.
I was truly inspired by his beautiful collection of observations expressed through stunning calligraphy and Zen poetry. All the pieces are wonderfully translated into English by Tim Jenson, who, amongst other things, is a jazz musician...
To see Mitsuo Aida’s work, and experience this museum was an unexpected pleasure... I came away feeling inspired...
Thanks to Hiroshi.
Till next time... ‘Mela
Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Mitsuo Aida
11:23 AM
Saturday, July 09, 2005
I saw the films Kill Bill vol 1, & vol. 2, last night.
I didn't think I would like them. It was fortunate that my first viewing of these films was consecutively- After the first film, who the hell wants to wait a year or more for vol. 2?
I thought I would hate the violence in these films- Although the gore was realistic in appearance, it never allowed me to absorb horror. Like a top-notch video game, a lot of fun, but not real.
What was truly odd to me is how damn fast the time went! What felt like 30 minutes, was an hour and a half! The screenplay, characters, animation, scenery, music, and costumes, all- Fantastic!
I especially liked Bill's speech at the end, to The Bride:
"Superman is the only superhero who doesn't wear a costume to be himself, he wears a costume to hide himself"...
I'm off to a "barby" party at the Australian Embassy.
Till next time... 'Mela
8:56 PM
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
I'll be appearing at Half Tone Tachikawa, this Friday, July 8th.
I'll be appearing with my long time accompanist and friend, pianist Keisaku Takahashi. This is my second engagement at Half Tone, a cozy live house located near Tachikawa station.
I hope to see you there!
Till next time... 'Mela
8:56 PM
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