becomeone

The Japanese title for this piece is “Ken Shin Tai Ichi” (translated: Sword, Spirit, Body Becoming One) This is a central tenet in any martial arts; achieving unity with the mind (spirit), body and whatever weapon you find yourself using. Your body counts as a weapon. When we first start training, these 3 elements are distinct and separate. Over time and with more training, eventually they all blend into one. This piece is of white porcelain paperclay, unglazed.




			Becoming One, 2005 Ceramic sculpture White porcelain paperclay - HiFire, no glaze. 16”H x 22”W x 16”D


		The Japanese title for this piece is “Ken Shin Tai Ichi” (translated: Sword, Spirit, Body Becoming One) This is a central tenet in any martial arts; achieving unity with the mind (spirit), body and whatever weapon you find yourself using. Your body counts as a weapon. When we first start training, these 3 elements are distinct and separate. Over time and with more training, eventually they all blend into one. This piece is of white porcelain paperclay, unglazed.