Narratives of Imperfection
(2019)
author(s): Christina Stadlbauer
published in: Research Catalogue
Narratives of Imperfection is a series of explorations on repair, healing and transformation. The exhibition shows selected works that are part of a long term research with Kin Tsugi. This technique is a 16th century Japanese craft of visually mending broken ceramics where the crack or fault is emphasized and embellished rather than hidden. Kin Tsugi follows the philosophy of Wabi-sabi – a world view centered around the acceptance of transience and imperfection; beauty is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.”
Traditionally, Kin Tsugi shines beautifully gold or silver; underneath it uses urushi, a plant-based adhesive. Narratives of Imperfection expands the concept and practice of Kin Tsugi with different materials.
Kin Tsugi Gestures
(2019)
author(s): Christina Stadlbauer
published in: Research Catalogue
This durational performance is part of Narratives of Imperfection and was taking place at the exhibition space SOLU, in Helsinki in November 2019.
Appendix and Bibliography
(2019)
author(s): Mariam Kharatyan
published in: Research Catalogue
Mariam Kharatyan
Chapter 7 of 7: "Appendix and bibliography"
Final Notes
(2019)
author(s): Mariam Kharatyan
published in: Research Catalogue
Mariam Kharatyan
Chapter 6 of 7: "Final notes"
Interpreting Khachaturian's music
(2019)
author(s): Mariam Kharatyan
published in: Research Catalogue
Mariam Kharatyan
Chapter 5 of 7: "Interpreting Khachaturian's music"
Interpreting Komitas' music
(2019)
author(s): Mariam Kharatyan
published in: Research Catalogue
Mariam Kharatyan
Chapter 4 of 7: "Interpreting Komitas' music"