Jeffrey Francis Longtin on mon 25 nov 02
"Clay is molded to make a vessel, but the utility of the vessel lies in the
space where there is nothing...Thus, taking advantage of what is, we recognize
the utility of what is not.". --Lao Tzu
Thank you Lee!
Finally a quote we can both agree on!
It's not HOW you get there that matters...it's what you end up with when you
GET THERE that does.
Hope all is well in Mashiko!
Take care
Jeff Longtin
in cold, cold minnesota
Lee Love on wed 27 nov 02
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeffrey Francis Longtin"
> "Clay is molded to make a vessel, but the utility of the vessel lies in the
> space where there is nothing...Thus, taking advantage of what is, we recognize
> the utility of what is not.". --Lao Tzu
>
>
> Thank you Lee!
> Finally a quote we can both agree on!
:^) Welcome!
> It's not HOW you get there that matters...it's what you end up with when you
> GET THERE that does.
I'm a great appreciator of molds, but does: "The ends justify the means"?
I believe the process & how it effects the maker are extremely important.
Crappy processes create crappy people. As Hamada said, the art philosopher
has beauty, but the craftsman only has his hands and his character.
Here is another quote:
"As the potter forms the clay, the clay forms the potter."
~Clay
Mudman© (aka Lee Love)
> Hope all is well in Mashiko!
Way too busy, but learning much. I finish my apprenticeship next spring.
> Take care
> Jeff Longtin
> in cold, cold minnesota
You take care too. Still pretty mild here, 35ºF this morning. The latest
typhoon has brought some rain. I sure miss the central heating we had back home
in Minnesota. :^)
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Lee Love In Mashiko Ikiru@hachiko.com
"The best pots for me are the pots that I like." --Shoji Hamada (1894-1978)
http://www.awanomachi-tcg.ed.jp/mashiko.html
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