When you have someone in your life who is a positive force I think it’s important to put those good vibes out there into the universe.
I have a friendship that’s been going on now for 20. Although we have only had the opportunity to catch up a handful of times that has not stopped us from keeping a friendship going. Her life plays out like some romantic novel where each page is unique and each chapter a journey. After hearing of these adventures and seeing her art at her various shows she inspired me to travel half way around the world to experience her city and a day in her life as an artistic. While visiting I gained a new experience and understanding in life that I’m forever grateful for. Wondering the city and taking everything in I learned we as humans are not all that different, that we are more alike then not. The things we differ on and the things we are is what makes us uniquely ourselves.
I got the chance to meet one of her friends while at one of her artistic workshop she hosted teaching in both English and Turkish. Afterwards over wine and conversation we all learned something new about ourselves and the world we live in that night. I also had the chance to ask many questions I had long to ask about the world and of life. I got the chance to share my own ideas in art and gain new perspective into the way another artist sees and deals with reality. I left with many of my questioned answered but also left with many new questions unanswered.
I can honestly say I love my friend, not in a romantic sense but because she lives a passionate life putting her heart and soul into her work, and by putting her message out there into the world. Kind, sincere and genuine in her actions I’m thankful to have her as a friend and a positive force and influence in my life. The chance to support and believe in a such a talented and amazing artist brings me a great. The chance to know a day in her life in her city I hope can be matched by being able to share my love of Tokyo and Kyoto with her, or that she might know their magic one day.
As far as the idea in art goes for artists uniting I know she does an amazing job depicting and portraying the culture and people of Turkey and thus making the world a little smaller. So many people have an opinion of the word yet know nothing of their own back yard. Though her art she give the people of an amazing city and country a voice and a face that is heard further then one person can carry alone.
I look forward to both our artistic endeavors where ever thy may take us and to our future works of art.
Japan 2021