{"title":"Bonnie Kemske","description":"\u003cp\u003eBonnie Kemske’s work invites readers to explore the delicate beauty of imperfection through art and cultural storytelling. Her writing often draws on themes of restoration and resilience, encouraging a mindful appreciation of life’s fractured and mended moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eKintsugi\u003c\/em\u003e and beyond, Kemske presents thoughtful reflections that blend artistic insight with cultural history, making her books a compelling choice for those intrigued by creativity, craftsmanship, and the stories that shape our appreciation of art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kintsugi-by-bonnie-kemske-9781912217991","title":"Kintsugi","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA stunning book on \u003ci\u003ekintsugi\u003c\/i\u003e, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with precious metals to highlight its history beautifully.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA broken pot is made whole again, and within its golden repair, we see a world of meaning. \u003ci\u003eKintsugi\u003c\/i\u003e is the art of embracing imperfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Western cultures, the aim of repair has been to make the broken item ‘as good as new’. \u003ci\u003eKintsugi\u003c\/i\u003e, on the other hand, is a Japanese art that leaves an obvious repair—one that may appear fragile but actually makes the restored ceramic piece stronger, more beautiful, and more valuable than before. Leaving clear, bold, visible lines with the appearance of solid gold, it never hides the story of the object’s damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKintsugi\u003c\/i\u003e traces memory, bringing together the moment of destruction and the gold seams of repair through finely-honed skills and painstaking, time-consuming labour in the creation of a new pot from the old. There is a story to be told with every crack, every chip. This story inevitably leads to \u003ci\u003ekintsugi\u003c\/i\u003e’s greatest strength: an intimate metaphoric narrative of loss and recovery, breakage and restoration, tragedy and the ability to overcome it. A \u003ci\u003ekintsugi\u003c\/i\u003e repair speaks of individuality and uniqueness, fortitude and resilience, and the beauty to be found in survival. \u003ci\u003eKintsugi\u003c\/i\u003e leads us to a respectful and appreciative acceptance of hardship and ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Bonnie Kemske explores \u003ci\u003ekintsugi\u003c\/i\u003e's metaphorical power as well as its technical and practical aspects, meeting with artists and ceramists in Japan and the US to discuss their personal connection to this intricate technique. With the inclusion of diary entries, personal stories, and an in-depth exploration of its origin and symbolism, this book shows \u003ci\u003ekintsugi\u003c\/i\u003e's metaphoric strength as well as its striking aesthetic, making it a unique and powerful art form that can touch our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455609749740,"sku":"9781912217991","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/91Fe2PhfudL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774787424"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/bonnie-kemske.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}