“A picture is worth a thousand words” is a true statement. However, in passing d

“A picture is worth a thousand words” is a true statement. However, in passing down the culture, we have to be mindful of one condition that we share the same value (presupposition, premise, mindset, and pre-existing condition).

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A Japanese would know how “dirty” the word “Boro” may be even before looking at the photo. Therefore, when I put the dish on the Boro, many Japanese shared their discomfort. The similar thing goes to the Jacket. This is a photo of a “Boro-to-be Jacket” in the process. This is the back (hiding) side of the jacket and many non-Japanese would say this should be the front and should show to the public. The Japanese would understand why it is a backside naturally, but I would need to “explain” to the non-Japanese who do not share the same value purposefully make this side as “hiding” side. That’s why, I keep sharing in words. One picture may be worth a thousand words, but the thousand words may be completely different based on their (free) interpretation. In sharing the culture, some “actual words” would be also very important.

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Please read what I write mindfully. I do not provide an answer so easily. However, by reading carefully, you will find the answer by yourself. 

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「実物をみれば言葉はいらない」というのは真実で、写真であっても、1枚の写真をお見せする方がどれだけ沢山書いた文章よりも思いが伝わったりします。ただ、文字が少ないと、「見たいものだけを見る」ことができるこの現代では、本質がズレてしまう可能性があって。似たような文化で育ち、ある程度の「前提」を共有できていれば言葉は少なくて良いのだけど、全く違う文化が交わる時、そしてそこに流行が重ね合わさる時、やっぱり不都合な真実だとしても、伝え続けなければと思うのですよね。「刺し子」や「襤褸」を見て、カッコいいと思うのは文化を乗り越えて共通ではあると思うのだけど、その表面より少し深層にある「何か」も大切にしていきたいのです。

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2020-10-16 20:59:54

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