Near Narita, Chiba, Japan, 2006
A good picture is wrought from a certian anticipation which is charged with luck. Is the picture all about how the motorcycle is bisected by the man? By how the slight panning leaves the moving bike sharp and the sationary men blurred? Those are parts of the picture. Those things and how they come to make a picture happen interest (and confound) me. Not yet understanding in exactness allows room to try new things to learn more.
However, I have played this game before:
Naomi, Lincoln, Nebraska, 2003
To me the shared subject matter of these two pictures is Time and Form.
1. Another solo exhibition in Tokyo.
The deadline for the Konica Minolta gallery is in March. I’d prefer to do a show where I would’nt have to pay to show my work, which is why I will apply for the Konica gallery but if that did not go through there are many other galleries in Tokyo to exhibit. I don’t want to do coffee house or bar walls.
2. Have more photos published.
This is something that with the right contacts and foot work would slide into place if #1 could go through.
3. Pass the Ikkyu level Japanese proficiency test.
I’ve never taken any of the proficency tests before but a japanese teacher at my school often leaves worksheets on my desk. Level 3 is easy, with 2 being just right, and Level 1 makes me think I don’t know anything which is why I want to pass it. Learn how much I thought I knew but didn’t but could just might know after it is all done. What?
4. Study Japanese.
Yes. Do this and #3 might be possible.
5. Save money.
This needs to be done.
