YūDi combines the Japanese philosophy of yūgen with my creative alias: dali.
Yūgen is an aesthetic principle that very much speaks to my spirit and character. It is one of the seven Zen principles that achieve Wabi-Sabi - a mindful approach to everyday life; one that celebrates the beauty of things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. Learn More.
Yūgen describes the subtle profundity and graceful elegance that is evoked and felt in the heart, rather than by what is seen through the eyes or stated directly.
In Summary
Yūgen is a deep and profound awareness of the subtleties, beauties, and mysteries of the Universe that triggers an emotional response too powerful for words.
The practice of applying foreign aesthetic philosophies to my creative process is my way of exercising lateral thinking. Lateral thinking differs from the conventional approach by encouraging non-linear thinking. It involves exploring multiple perspectives, generating unexpected ideas, and challenging traditional assumptions. Unlike the linear approach, which follows a logical progression, lateral thinking aims to break free from established patterns and discover innovative solutions through creative and imaginative thinking.
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Yu 幽 - graceful, elegant
Gen 玄 - dark, profound, mysterious
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Fukinsei (不均整) means asymmetry and irregularity represented by nature, always asymmetric yet well balanced.
Kanso (簡素) means simplicity and eliminating fluff or useless things.
Kokou (枯槁) indicates beauty that oozes from the inside of old things no matter how they look.
Shizen (自然) refers to naturalness and innocence that are based on the laws of nature.
Yugen (幽玄) suggests a mysterious and profound sense of beauty that is hidden behind its appearance.
Datsuzoku (脱俗) means freedom from habit and formula so that one can perceive surroundings without convention.
Seijaku (静寂) refers to tranquility, solitude and calmness that are necessary to accept everything.