When you take an object and put it somewhere with another object, you are creating the poetics of an art medley. ‘Taking’ and ‘matching/arranging’, a literal translation of the Japanese term introduced here, is something we do intuitively when we invite guests to a dinner party: We consciously or subconsciously ‘match’ their interests and experiences to create harmony, sometimes daring the …
When you take an object and put it somewhere with another object, you are creating the poetics of an art medley. ‘Taking’ and ‘matching/arranging’, a literal translation of the Japanese term introduced here, is something we do intuitively when we invite guests to a dinner party: We consciously or subconsciously ‘match’ their interests and experiences to create harmony, sometimes daring the introduction of the unexpected to surprise and challenge, thus seeking subtle acknowledgement of our social and cultural accomplishments. We do this in our choice of dress and accessories, and of course in …
