[Gratitude] Giving shape to what you love. Kindness, delivered.

June was a busy month in many ways.
I prefer to spend my days off as slowly as possible, so I usually avoid making plans, but this month I had outings scheduled for every single day off, which made things a bit hectic.

——When you go out, you have encounters.

I know that very well, but I always end up feeling exhausted afterward.
(Just riding the train makes me feel distressed by the smells and the sense of confinement.)
…But!
Since a customer from my shop and an artist I’ve had the pleasure of knowing were holding solo exhibitions, I really wanted to go…! When it’s something that’s only happening now, I found myself easily motivated to get moving.

A solo exhibition. What a wonderful event.
Lining up your own works for people to see and buy.
The entire space becomes filled with the things the artist loves, and the power that comes from that love reaches us as well.

In June, I had many encounters with various works.
Appreciating art feels a bit like an artist date.

And that goes for note as well…

I would like to introduce the things loved by the artists who left comments for me in June.
(In no particular order)
(Please let me know anytime if you would prefer me to refrain from making corrections or introductions)

yuzuhana

Resin has such a plump, translucent quality that I find myself staring at it intently.
I was so healed by your hydrangea work, which I love so much!
Thank you…!

Danke Hitsuji

I am always healed by your works, which are overflowing with the cuteness of needle felt and a wonderful sense of the seasons.

Darn it… that pink snail is just too cute.
Thank you so much for always reading my posts and adding them to your magazine…!

Teshigoto Pelca

My second son (5 years old) and I look forward to the progress of the neck warmer being knitted with Martina-san’s yarn. It’s a one-of-a-kind piece of handiwork that is mysterious, wonderful, and beautiful, with the colors creating a gradient just by knitting. To someone like me who can’t knit, it feels like a divine skill✨️
Thank you always…!

87 @Currently undergoing ovarian cancer treatment

You compiled your own experiences into a ZINE and thought very carefully about how to get it to the people who want it.
When selling printed and bound materials, a point of concern is personal information, as you need to ask for a mailing address to send them.
While there are various methods such as using external services, 87-san chose to use the “net print” service at convenience store copy machines.

You even kindly summarized the instructions for net printing.
I imagine it must have been a lot of work to create all of this.
87-san, thank you for making it possible for me to have your ZINE in my hands…!

Whether it’s a novel,
an essay,
an illustration,
a collection of poems,
or a handmade craft,
when you give shape to what you have created yourself,
and not only give it shape but are able to deliver it to someone, it makes you so happy.

Even if it doesn't reach the level of a solo exhibition,
I have also been able to gradually complete my novels, and have managed to give shape to a few works (though I haven't sold them yet).
I am grateful for an era where I can deliver them to people far away.

Thank you for reading until the end.