Is there beauty in imperfection?
I find beauty in imperfection and impermanence. It's all over my art. The petal that is captured as it starts to decay, the rusted objects found in debris, the peeling layers of wallpaper in old homes, and objects no longer needed for their original function, the list is endless. Accepting transience and imperfection (flawed beauty) can also relate directly to your living space. The Japanese world view/aesthetic of wabi sabi acknowledges three simple realities: nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect. Wabi Sabi reveres authenticity. When you look for authentic furniture and objects for your home you will rarely find them in big box stores. Natural materials predominate in wabi sabi homes: paper, aged wood, linens, cottons, etc. Look for anything that celebrates the marks of time , weather, and the effects of loving use. This graphic is a good summary of the ch...