Kintsugi: The Art of Embracing Damage

WORKS CITED:

Christy Bartlett, "The Aesthetic of Mended Japanese Ceramics"

Kintsugi, The Art of Broken Pieces

Blake Gopnik, "'Golden Seams: The Japanese Art of Mending Ceramics' at Freer"

Shoppers World: Japan's Ancient Art of Lacquerware:

Wikipedia page:

Kwan, Pui Ying, "Exploring Japanese Art and Aesthetic as inspiration for emotionally durable design"

[TheSweetestCurse]

kintsugi doesn't really apply to phone screens, sadly

[strpwnr]

That's actually exactly how muscle grows. Theres damage, then there's repair, and the repair adds to the foundation.

[benkelly]

I guess my cat really digs this Kintsugi thing.

[micahnewman]

You do a good job of being thought-provoking without being pretentious.

[GrahamMorehead]

"There is a crack in everything.
That's how the light gets in" - Leonard Cohen

[Persnikity-yvnh]

I had a rough childhood and adolescence and the idea of finding a new beauty in damage instead of mourning what was once pristine is so lovely.

[bagrunion]

As a foster parent, this is such a wonderful metaphor to share with my kids. The concept that healing from trauma can be beautiful and valuable is a major tenant of Trauma Informed Care. Just off the top of my head, the healing of these breaks is done with delicate attention, patience, and help from others. The pottery is mended with gold because it is valued and wanted to not only be functional but also expressive and representative of its worth. The breaks are still evident after mending, they may never go away, but the vessel is valued more for its beauty in repair. It may not be a perfect metaphor, but for kids who struggle with self worth and identity because of foster care (or any trauma really) this can be very helpful. Thank you!

[HazemElSeddiq]

Totally knew you'd drop the mug in the end.

[RyanRempelHS]

Thank you! I have been struggling with loss and depression lately, and this video has greatly helped me put those losses into a different context.

[thesomalistrawhat]

I'm writing a comic book where the main characters are so flawed that their issues don't get resolved due to extreme repression. But they realizes they are so caught up in their own issues to care about actually trying to change them. They just feel better as long as no one mentions them. Not gonna lie I saw this video and thought this was the perfect description for my characters. Seriously its dope what you do. And keep doing it!

[librarianfanmail]

I enjoy your thoughtfulness and subjects so much! Thanks for another great video.

[drmnms]

It is amazing how deep this art of the damaged plates and pots be can leave an impacts on the one's soul, like ur life begin only after this face of agony ..u got yourself a fan

[player]

I am nearly at the end of my degree and my major piece build in PMC came out of the kiln cracked yesterday. This technique you have highlighted and described so beautifully has saved my sanity... thank you so much

[BuckyStudios]

Love the research & writing that goes into these videos. Makes for a thoughtful & entertaining video. Keep it up and you'll be a Youtube hit in no time! ;)

[drmnms]

This video has deep meanings that helps me embracing my flaws and the pain I suffered after losing my dad last 16 November ... I'v watched so many times
God bless u, keep it up 👍

[RayOfTruth]

An interview confirmed that Kylo Ren's repaired mask in The Rise of Skywalker is based on kintsugi, which also says a lot about his character.

[Algoth_Igneous]

As someone who has been hurt a lot in past relationships, to the point of feeling still broken long after they have ended... this video has given me a new perspective on myself. I have been broken, but I will put myself back together piece by piece, day by day, year by year. It will be a long time, maybe even a life time. But I have been broken, and that is okay. Because when I am put back together, I will be even better than I was before.

[andresdiaz-oliverdelpueblo]

I have finished watching this video with a huge smile on my face, I felt like brocken parts are not things to be ashamed of, overvaluing the pristine parts of us. Thank you, honestly, it felt great.

[masoncale]

I've got nothing significant to add to the discussion here, but just want to say that this is a great video. Keep 'em coming!

[aaronproctor]

What a beautiful and thoughtful essay. I love how you created an atmosphere of intelligence devoid of pretentiousness. Also give it up for the background music choice. Very nice, whomever is responsible for the selection. It felt almost spiritual in nature to me, and I like the way that the facts of Kintsugi merge with Mr. Nerdwriter1's tonal ambiance to deliver a message, "Everyone is damaged. Only by embracing the damage can one become beautiful again."