Wabi-Sabi

The Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi is based on Buddhist principles of imperfection, impermanence, contemplation and allowing-the-world-to-be-without-interference. It is partly a human appreciation of the world as it is, and also an attempt to fit into that world without dominating it.

I have shown a couple of Yurara Sarara’s films before, which all reflect this aesthetic. Previous films were on Kyoto Gardens and 66 Zen Gardens, and this one continues those themes, with views of nature, interiors and living spaces within nature.

The film is accompanied by Yurara Sarara’s music, which is similarly ambient and contemplative in orientation, which is also mixed with the natural sounds that are recorded in the background. Sometimes the scene itself shows movement, with water falling, leaves rustling, etc. and sometimes the camera moves, giving a 3D effect to the scene. Enjoy.