"ANCIENT RECORDS"

We have a FABULOUS local bookshop, 'Rosettas', which has just expanded and moved into a refurbished, 'wabi sabi', cosy location in the centre of town. The owner, Ann, has kindly offerred to take some artist's books so Barry, Fiona and I have delivered some of our special pieces for display in a prime location just behind the front desk, and hopefully we may sell to the Christmas shoppers.

I made some lovely little Japanese style 'Ancient Records' cut and reassembled from old Japanese texts. I had fun making them - whimsical little things with a bit of a mysterious history - they are mostly made from Noh theatre scripts.  



NOH THEATRE

When I was in Japan last year, I attended a few rehearsals and performances of Noh theatre [the one with elaborate costumes, very controlled movements and masks]. My friend Yoko attends classes and is very skilled in this ancient form of theatre. She sent me a lovely calendar, bringing back memories of the amazing dedication and committment the older Japanese have to their traditions. It is tragic that the young ones are not interested in the rich heritage of their culture.