Word and image

[wongkk.livejournal.com]

I've been away for a while, discovered an intriguing martial arts shop on my travels, had a laptop with me and came up with this idea for combining my interests in Gackt, martial arts and poetry.

The image is from a photobook related to the NHK TV drama series Fuurin Kazan which features Gackt in his role as Uesugi Kenshin.  The photographer is Seiichi Nomura.  The imagery and content of the poem comes from a Japanese martial arts notion (e.g. in the bow art kyudo) that the weapon-holder becomes united with the target through the weapon itself, which is converted to a channel for the focus of the warrior's spirit.  The "bridal" nature of Kenshin's costume is, I guess, entirely incidental!
 

Comments

[lilyginnyblack.livejournal.com]

Excellent! Oh, this sent a chill down my spine. First off, I think that it is very neat that you could combine three of your interests like that, also brings about a lovely result.

And this...well, that poem...the concept is so fascinating and I can't help but to agree with it. The image goes along well with it too! Gackt is gazing at the blade with such intrigue and thought. Thanks for posting and sharing this! ^^ I really enjoyed it! ^-^

[wongkk.livejournal.com]

Yes, isn't Gackt's look impenetrable? I wonder what Mr Nomura asked Gackt to think about, or to imagine, to arrive at this particular expression? Or perhaps he left the choice of "look" to Gackt - who is an expert at "look" after all!

Mmm - I think I'm lucky to share many of my interests with Gackto, you know; it makes combining them enjoyable because there is such a choice of images which fit, without the strain of contriving.

I'm pleased that you found this piece exciting and thank you for explaining what you liked.

[lilyginnyblack.livejournal.com]

Yes, yes, Gackt has perfected the "look". ^^ Oh, and you're welcome. As a writer I know what it is like to receive feedback in which the commenter tells you what exactly it is that they liked about it. :)

[shinimegami21]

I bet ha asked him to think about some traffic cones. *snickers* Ah, now I'm just being silly! But I couldn't help it, really.

[wongkk.livejournal.com]

Yep - I think you're right: Gackt's sizing up just how many traffic cones that LONG sword will slice through in one slash. That WAS what you meant, wasn't it??

[shinimegami21]

....no. XD

but the imagery you just created helped my own! :D

[wongkk.livejournal.com]

Tut - there's only one thing to be done when you're in such a naughty mood!I'm going to bed - and that's NOT an image!