My intention for today was to take a trip to old Hollywood to discover the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery. I had heard the current exhibit, “Five Elements, One World” representing mainly Japanese artists, was a sight to see. I made it there and enjoyed the art but what really impressed me was a demonstration of a Japanese Tea Ceremony. They call it "Chanoyu" and it is an art form in itself. Tea is prepared and served following a slow and mindful ritual. It must also be done according to the 4 principles of Harmony with the universe, Respect, Purity and Tranquility. Tea was prepared, served and enjoyed with precise and mesmerizingly slow movements, each of them meaningful. This took me back twelve hundred years ago, before the maddening invention of multi-tasking.....
Here are some images from the gallery:
by Michael Moon
by Shiu Miu
by Emi Motokawa
by Renee Amitai
If you would like to see more you can visit the gallery here
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