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Thursday, June 17, 2004

"Eyes are always open / Even when they sleep..."

Beautiful synchronicity led me to the International Channel where I saw a quickie documentary on artist Takayuki Mitsushima. Mitsushima creates his work using nothing but colored sticky tape on white paper, meticulously cutting each strip and shape by hand and placing them on the page to create wonderfully abstract, yet recognizable images with depth and bold color.

Mitsushima has been blind since age ten.

He relies only on his sense of touch and vague, fading memories of what he was able to see in his youth. Gripping work. This piece is a favorite of mine...it's titled "When I Kick the Ball".

Mitsushima is currently expanding his work to what he's dubbed "Tactile Renga", a process where his work is scanned into computers, then output in various forms, including thermal embossing. Inspirational and arresting stuff.

Fine Folks

"...and by hubris, I mean overweening pride!" - Johnny's Greatest Hits

25 Year Loop
Fucking Woof
David Live
The Night Before
Jobriath Was First
She's in Parties
She's in Parties Pt. 2
Tales From the Dragon Club
Tales From the Dragon Club Pt. 2
Okay, California...You Win
How to Sell Used CDs

Previously on "Johnny Is a Man"...

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