Moon Jar: the Art of Imperfection

Embraced the Modernist principles of simplicity, truth to materials, form following function and the idea that less is more. The Moon Jar finally reveals its appearance after 18 century by a hand of ceramist Yang Gu and tells us a great lesson to our life.
Tirana Documentary Film Fesitval 2015 Official Selection
Original Music Score [ order of hearing ]
1. "Movement on Silence" by Geomungo Factory
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2. “Neo Shin Bang Gok” by 숨[suːm]
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[@chipper442]

"It doesn't pretend, whilst everyone does, that is why I like it". Thank you.

[@kirankankipati-thelinuxcha689]

fantastic comment

[@Bettinasisrg]

I remember reading an article 30 years ago there were two contests: one would pay anyone a million dollars if they could produce an example of perfection and the other would pay a million dollars if they could produce an example of imperfection. Beautiful

[@raka7743]

I heard it from Namjoon. now I'm in love with this. how much patience sharp eyes and delicate hands it needs! even the art of imperfection needs perfection. the space in the moon jar is really welcoming and has it's own warmth. " Two become one" I like this.

[@destree6348]

I do love the finished products, but I feel watching the creative process is the actual art itself

[@puchululina]

Not only I love the moon jar but also the joy you express in your face when explaining what it means to you. Many many thanks!

[@al-karimabdulaziz8961]

chipper442, I so agree with you, the artist;s work reminds me of a saying, "a wise man once said nothing".

[@chriscranston7189]

Art is subjective, life is imperfect and grasping for perfection is dillusional. light is illuminating but also adds depth to the shadows.

[@laius6047]

Perfectly said

[@chickadddee]

Watching this again, and am still moved. Also this is the most complete and honest explanation of this process and art!

[@conshiusbean7401]

Beautiful film, beautiful thoughts. Nourishment for the soul.

[@usheilan8713]

Great little video. I have a small moon jar, but I didn't know much about moon jars except that I liked them.... now I know!

[@mapo5976]

What a lovely song at the end. Never understood a word but enjoyed it immensely. Played it over and over. Wonderful.

[@LeeHahn]

This is beautiful. I love Moon Jars. Even though I'm Korean, I saw one them for the first time at the British Museum and fell in love with them. Thank you for sharing.

[@flynnpotter]

great film, excellent film work, thank you

[@yinkim6652]

the music is so moving and the art is so beautiful

[@Lotuswhite2911]

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[@user-vw3vi5ti5y]

that tool he used to trim the foot is so cool i need to get one of those!

[@davidcantrell3266]

Honored to have seen you work. Thank you. Will add you to my students must watch list. 'Art is philosophy made tangible' is my definition, and you meet it.

[@redeagle9312]

Oh, wow. A beautiful comment.

[@kheeekho]

that's a great documentary with deep insights on the art. thank you

[@dimitylong792]

What a spiritual journey and masterpiece! The blessings of healing, you are truly blessed my brother 💎 Thank you for sharing your gift and humility with me , and I thank you 🙏🙌🦋 Love and light, joy and blessings always ☀️

[@benitoma6766]

Very beautiful , and also the Geomungo sounds veri beautiful

[@thehiriseacademy7560]

What a wonderful 15mins ! Thank you so much for this ! Moon Jars are an excellence

[@camillenicole4585]

it makes my heart feel good to know these people exist

[@FoneFox]

Beautiful cinematography. Well done

[@christinaczarnecki625]

beautiful movie! thank you!

[@rosemarshall1219]

Learning much more about life than Art. Thanks a lot.

[@user-kq3st5cc9i]

너무 멋지고 자랑스럽습니다. 모두가 우리것을 소중하고 중요하게 생각했으면 좋겠어요 👍🏻👍🏻❤️

[@isabeedemski3635]

Fabulous joining. Love the peice

[@lessermammals]

piece

[@aniqah75]

Truly so beautiful. Thank you!

[@chickadddee]

I relate to this moon jar. Thank you Yang Gu and to the filmmakers....

[@MegaLag]

Incredible! Absolutely beautiful video.

[@nabl695]

The thoughts n the pots r incredibly beautiful 🌸💗🌸

[@adrianomaly1760]

Thank you for sharing this! I’ve been at a difficult time in my practice and this video spoke to me.

[@lauracullen8122]

Visual candy. Thanks.

[@Lance2094]

Thank you.

[@johnmaccabi1667]

Beautiful!

[@vibrantscolor]

Great story teller, Love the moon 🌝. Well done.

[@conversationswithkat5710]

Stunning!!!

[@user-rp1bx3cx7m]

오랜만에 시작부터 끝까지 완벽한 영상을 보았습니다.. 감사합니다

[@taephy6742]

I admire how hardworking he is.

[@kMadoks]

Meditative, very well done

[@cperez8919]

Exquisite artistry.

[@annelythgoe1616]

Thank you for this demonstration I found it very helpful and hope to try it soon. Beautiful shape.

[@roxanne3859]

Beautiful

[@anafurze9902]

Eu adorei este vídeo, while teaching whilst soothing, so true, people like tô in empty space, moon jars r not pretentious

[@millaeunsol]

so beautiful 🌝 just like the moon herself and ohhh the mersmerizing korean sounds 😌💛

[@nedludd8633]

A truly beautiful film , absolutely wonderful . Just love it . Thankyou

[@gustavoandrade4710]

wow, amazing Jar

[@bettysperlich5981]

thank you

[@hommevivant]

j adore c est tellement beau ;)

[@wildwildItaly]

Very nice

[@ranmount]

it’s so beautiful. .)

[@Queen-gz7ep]

I don't really get what is so special about this jar until this video. Not unless you know how the artists makes the art would you understand why the Jar is so symbolic. Almost like a metaphor of life itself.

[@BlackKettleRanch]

Right on.

[@nickacoutin2505]

I think the hardest form to make and when using Porcelain even harder .

[@ninagoldiloks]

Wonder what the damage$ is? Fab work🖤

[@jchamalka]

Um here cause of joonie (kim nam joon) really interesting art ♥beautiful vedio

[@adamadappa]

Could you tell us something more about the place were you filmed? Thanks 🙏

[@michaelbeary]

15:00 Can someone put a link to the lyrics of that song at the end? Is it "Movement on Silence"?

[@btsorganickings2686]

Moon jar es muy lindo ♥️

[@susanjaffe3014]

Wow ‼️🙏

[@cherileerogers1650]

My favorite thing to do when I used to throw was a sectional.

[@EyenHallarces]

Kim Namjoon just made me watch a 15 min video about moon jar. hahaha

[@csengehangay8806]

talented cameraman!

[@siark-photo]

I'd like to know more about the ceramicist Yang Gu, but I can't find anything when googling. If anyone has any information, please comment! Thanks.

[@TheHydred]

I was blushing because I found the process very sensual. And in the end the wholeness of it all was heavy and beautifully human.

[@robot7759]

Wabi sabi? When life becomes art 😸

[@lizikodaliziko]

[@goosedcreativity12]

haiku

[@Pishrawr]

Me who has a channel named ItzMoonJar: 👁️👄👁️💧 I didn't know this-

[@anima6035]

:o

[@jfrazer8197]

11

[@mickparly]

To make a perfect imperfect jar could also be called perfection, so why make so much fuss about it. There is not really anything you can call perfect or imperfect, these are just words. What does a perfect drop of water look like, for example ? It is all up to you if you finds anything perfect or imperfect. What would you consider is the perfect good weather ? If you want your vegetables to grow in your garden, then sunshine will be perfect some days and rainy weather on other days, and nights with neither sun or rain will be perfect a part of the time, so they do not dry out because of to much sun or rot in to large amounts of water 😊

[@MichaelHartleyBambooStudio]

I think, with a little practice he could do it in one piece! hahahahahahahahaha

[@hojoinhisarcher]

ha

[@mebhi2]

Why film in the dark? Did the film maker forget his lights? Could have enjoyed this.?

[@1powelrainbow2]

Feels more like a "documentary" than an "instructional" video. Maybe for you to feel more what the artist is experiencing in his natural environment without light...just a guess though.

[@user-zg9mg3mi7w]

거짓말

[@queenelizabethi3387]

perfection is the art itself. downvoted. HQEA

[@edstud1]

More of an artsy video less instructional.

[@louisasmiles]

so... a potter who is shit as his craft and yet has a runaway creative mind...manages to fill a gap in the market... he's literally sold the moon. incrediable