Japanese tranquility and European colors

by kataokatetsuya

When the tranquility of Japan and the colors of Europe come together, a silent harmony is born.

When you travel, you realize that the world breathes to a completely different rhythm.
The silence that permeates the streets of Japan is a world of thin sounds, like the wind blowing through a bamboo forest.
On the other hand, the streets of Europe are a world of rich colors, with light reflecting off the cobblestones and pastel colors decorating the walls, making it seem as if you are walking through a painting.

These two are contrasting, yet somehow resonate with each other on a deep level.
Today, with this theme of "resonance," I would like to weave a story of "silence" and "color" from the perspective of WABISUKE.

■ Japan's silence is not made up of sounds, but of spaces

Quietness in Japan is not simply silence.
Rather, the "space" between the sounds creates a space that calms the mind.

  • Humid air drifting over the shrine in the morning
  • A ray of light shining into the tea room
  • The sound of the sliding door slowly closing echoes through the earthen floor of a townhouse.
  • Signs of snow falling on the winter river

In all of these, the main focus is on the "presence" rather than the sound.
Japanese people have always found value in things that cannot be seen or heard.

Silence is like a gentle caress to the soft parts deep in your heart.
It reminds us to "breathe" which we tend to forget in our busy lives.

■ The colors of Europe speak to you from the city itself

On the other hand, when you walk through the streets of Europe, the colors speak to you as if they have their own words.

  • Terracotta-colored walls line the backstreets of Italy
  • Pale cream light streaming into a Parisian apartment
  • The red roofs of Prague's Old Town
  • Colorful wooden buildings line the streets of a Nordic port town

The colors are like a mirror that reflects the history of the city and the lives of its people.
European colors are not just vibrant, but also have depth that comes from layers of time.

If the tranquility of Japan is "inward beauty,"
The colors of Europe are "beauty that spreads outward."
This contrast stirs the traveller's heart.

■ Silence and color actually have the same "mental effect"

At first glance, the two cultures seem to contrast.
However, if you feel deeply, both have the same effect on the human mind.

That is, "preparing your mind."

Japan's quietness creates space and calms the mind.
European colors unleash emotions and open the heart.

Silence is "calmness"
Color is "liberation"

Although they are different in direction, both have the power to make the mind healthy.

■ What WABISUKE values ​​is the "invisible value" that lies between these two

WABISUKE's manufacturing is like a constant journey in search of "invisible value."

The beauty of space in Japan's tranquility
The "richness of emotion" of European colors

Rather than simply mixing the two,
The work is created in a way that allows each artist's strengths to naturally shine through.

For example, the colour of the fabric I choose for my purse is sometimes inspired by the colour of the walls I see on the streets of Europe.
However, when using this color, it is always adjusted through the Japanese "tranquility."

Not too flashy, not too plain.
The color temperature has a calming effect on the mind.
When you touch it, you feel a sense of nostalgia.

It's not just a design,
It may be similar to the act of "creating a place for your heart."

■ When two cultures meet, the world becomes a kinder place

Cultures create new value by mixing together.
The tranquility of Japan and the colors of Europe seem to speak different languages, but in fact they are looking in the same direction.

Both exist to enrich people's minds.

That's why when the two meet, the world becomes a little kinder.
Color resides in silence, and silence is born in color.
At that moment, we can once again feel what beauty is.

■ Finally: Bring calm and color into your everyday life

To you who read this article,
I'm sure silence and color are gently nestled together.

  • The color of morning light
  • The texture of your favorite mug
  • The length of the shadows at dusk
  • The silence in the room at night

All of these are small "cultures" that exist to help you organize your mind.

WABISUKE's manufacturing
I hope I can help enrich that culture just a little.
With this wish in mind, I continue to quietly create my work today.

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