Perspectivism in Art – Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton – Add your Voice

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Today I want to talk about what Literary Revelations’ upcoming poetry and art album Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton.

As I mentioned in previous posts, the beautiful paintings also belong to Hikari, as do the tanka. I added my voice by writing the haiku, offering a different perspective on the same piece of art, which brings to perspectivism.

Perspectivism in Art

Perspectivism in art refers to the idea that individual perspectives shape the perception and interpretation of artwork. This concept suggests that no single viewpoint can claim absolute truth when experiencing or understanding a piece of art. Instead, each observer brings their own background, emotions, and experiences to the act of viewing, resulting in unique interpretations.

When two people view the same painting and interpret it differently, perspectivism offers a framework for understanding why this occurs. Each person sees the artwork through their own lens, influenced by personal values, cultural context, and life experiences. This means that the meaning of art is not fixed, but somewhat fluid and open to multiple valid interpretations. In essence, perspectivism celebrates the diversity of responses and acknowledges that art can resonate with people in deeply individual ways.

This is what Hikari and I have done in Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art.

To illustrate that Hikari completed a new painting (not included in our upcoming poetry and art album) and wrote a new tanka. I responded with my haiku.

New poetry and art

Rare autumn breeze by Hikari

HIKARI – TANKA

TANKA-Hikari

希風（きふう）立つ　安芸の宮島
願わくば　永きにわたり　栄え給へと

Rare autumn breezes
whisper through Aki’s shrine isle
Miyajima（※）still.
May you and this land endure
flourishing through endless time.

（※）”Aki no Miyajima” is a shrine located on an island facing the sea in western Japan, and the entire island is considered to be sacred.

HAIKU – GABRIELA MARIE MILTON

Breeze sweeping through my body,
I am love, calling your name—
Dateless blood, fearless flame

そよ風が体を吹き抜け、
私は愛、あなたの名前を呼ぶ。
永遠の血、恐れを知らぬ炎

ADD YOUR VOICE

From your perspective, without Hikari’s explanation, please look at the picture and write a haiku or tanka in the comments. Hikari and I will be thrilled to read your responses.

Thank you!

The release date of Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art will be announced soon.

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