Why Calligraphy Inkstones Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider

Calligraphy inkstones, especially elaborately designed ones, can cost over $5,000. While the traditional practice of using an ink stick and inkstone is less common now that liquid ink exists, the artistry and labor involved in making inkstones, for use or as collectibles, keeps demand alive.
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[@PicklesBrandt]

If I was a rock, I can't imagine how happy it would make me to hear a Korean craftsman say "This is a good rock"

[@JSTRonline2]

Reminds me of Everything Everywhere All At Once.

[@Britzzlee]

I'm sure a rock would be very honored to turn from a plain rock to a beautifully carved ink stone, leaving your residue on paper as art..

[@sarahwatts7152]

If I was the one that wouldn't absorb water, I'd make it my homework for as long as it took to get chosen

[@ria2335]

The way the both of them are connected to their environment and seek that connection... it's all cyclical! These rocks have been here long before us, and they will be here after, but touched by our hands and these beautiful crafts!

[@BusinessInsider]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrishan9138]

BS. One is a master artisan, one is performing to make it about him not about the art or the tradition.

[@Adri_Unsung]

@@chrishan9138art has always since the beginning of time been about the artist.

[@MrUNCLESAM84]

So he sells stones between $750 to $2200 because he's South Korean. If he were Indian or Chinese no one would pay more than $20 a stone and max a $100 for larger and more engraved stone.

[@melodyparra2960]

All that cutting and all that chiseling with a key 10 of the detail and everything is hand done with nothing more than physical labor and hand tools and at his age congrats I hope he Continues to do what he loves

[@christophersimeon3025]

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[@andreastieneke_grober8040]

I respect you for this, tbh anyone who’s not investing,producing nor has an establishment will only do the bare minimum or just survive to be financially free one must do any of the following.

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[@BrianJamesTemple]

Two amazing artisans, and two valuable perspectives. How beautiful it is to devote oneself, mind and body, to this dying craft.

[@BusinessInsider]

Thanks for watching!

[@georgie5397]

The craftsman is using a Galaxy Flip 🤯 So it is true Korea is Samsung Land that even elderly are using a samsung smartphone

[@impendio]

I found this so funny too. This grandpa carving stones by hand with a galaxy flip, truly the most korean thing ever!

[@a_god8269]

I was about to comment on this too 😂 Not even a casual smartphone - a whole flip!

[@Tuskbumper]

I'm glad someone mentioned it because ever since learning about the monopoly they hold over the country it makes you want to try spoting the company's chokehold everywhere. Not a phone you'd see an elderly person have in America usually that's for sure

[@Goodmanperson55]

only mostly elderly the kids are gravitating towards the iphone

[@sariethesatannek3906]

​@@Goodmanperson55shows age maturity fr💀👍🏻

[@metallicamadsam]

Cool story, sad business insider didn’t buy Vincent his first proper ink stone. Hopefully he can afford one in the future ❤️

[@samalight7249]

wow we finish the trinity we now know why calligraphy brushes, ink sticks, and ink stones are so expensive. What's next the calligraphy paper they're on?

[@mr.joshua6818]

Definitely 😂

[@jakemoeller7850]

Did you miss that one?

[@darthandeddeu]

Close, a calligraphy desk made of sandalwood with ceramic accents

[@Harleychickjenn]

There is another one about how different ink blocks are made. It's also done by an older man. The work they do is amazing and I hope they teach/taught others so it doesn't become a lost art.

[@easyteh4getperson]

they already did a spotlight on the paper! it's mulberry paper aka hanji

[@FlipTheBard]

I always love to see these craft works, it feels like doing things by hand, the old way, although more time consuming, it's best if you just want to "shut down" from society and focus only on doing your work. Feels almost meditative.

[@captainbananapants7211]

Quality over quantity !!! That was the motto back in days now it’s all about cooperate greed ☹️!!

[@FlipTheBard]

@@captainbananapants7211 Capitalism is all about profit, quality is "an optional cost".

[@pigcatapult]

Me: Is it because they’re made by a dwindling group of- [aging artisans who can’t find apprentices for a passion trade in this economy?] Husband, who has seen the vid and heard me say this many times before: Yes.

[@mrwinemaker]

I like that caligrapher's views and explanations. They are tastefully sensational about their art, but without the BS and OVER sensationalization that comes with a lot of different art you see now a days (think "the blue dot on this otherwise plain white canvas is meant to show deep rooted depression" and crap like that).

[@MrUNCLESAM84]

So he sells stones between $750 to $2200 because he's South Korean. If he were Indian or Chinese no one would pay more than $20 a stone and max a $100 for larger and more engraved stone.

[@romanisayev8249]

@@MrUNCLESAM84Indians and Chinese take shortcuts to mass produce souvenirs and everyone knows it and that is why their work sells for a lot less. Anyone who puts a lot of work into a piece will not sell it for dirt cheap; the Indians and Chinese will simply not spend this much time on a single piece because there is no demand for such things in their respective markets. This guy is only able to sell these stones for that much because there is demand for them and he has a good reputation for doing excellent work.

[@aBRUSHforCONFUCIUS]

The reasons inkstones is much better than bottled ink. The ink stick can be exploited by the pressure on the inkstone. This means the fineness of ink particles can be controlled. The inksticks come in a huge variety of starting ingredients. The soot made from oil, pine or other trees, tar soot, lacquer soot, etc. This gives the ink variations in subtle tints from blue, purple to reddish and greenish. The glue used effects the body of the ink on the brush. How it interacts with water and the paper. The older the inkstick the better it is. The molecular weight drops, which gives the ink a faster yet more controllable feel. The ink also sticks to the hair in a way, which always the brush to be far more sensitive. Especially when using very fine hair of high quality brushes. Bottled ink attacks the hair of the brushes, wearing them out quicker. Older ink does not dry out as quick, if it does, the rewetting doesn't cause uncontrolled streaking issues or rings. Inksticks over 15 years but generally more than twenty, does not go off in a day. It can ge kept up to two weeks and never stinks, unlike bottled ink which smells rancid after a day or two. Bottled ink is much more difficult to clean out of the brush. In the end inksticks are actually cheaper. Each can produce several gallons or more. Beware of poor quality inksticks and inkstones. Never buy inkstones based on name. Low quality stones can come from famous pits because of the limited supply. A good quality inkstick feels like fingernail. Oily, smooth yet a slightly sticky. Bever too heavy. Japanese and Koreans may lacquer and buff some types of inksticks. These are very shiny. Crisp details in design never sloppy. A hollow sound as an nkstick ages, when flicked with the finger. GoodCharacters out of California sells high quality Sam Yick brushes and a good colkection of inksticks.

[@willcookmakeup]

I love that he has a Zflip 4

[@aminaa5824]

I remember watching a video about how they make expensive ink sticks too lol

[@sammichaels1471]

Would have been interesting to hear from an artisan who uses the product you did this video about

[@paulspencer2542]

Business insider story telling I absolutely look forward to, its rich, spiritual and they spend time deeply connecting with the people they document. Lovely stuff 10/10

[@MrUNCLESAM84]

So he sells stones between $750 to $2200 because he's South Korean. If he were Indian or Chinese no one would pay more than $20 a stone and max a $100 for larger and more engraved stone.

[@EcomCarl]

Guan yuku's dedication to crafting inkstones from natural red rock is truly admirable, showcasing the artistry and tradition behind calligraphy. The level of control and quality of ink these inkstones offer is unparalleled, making them a valuable tool for professional calligraphers. 🖋

[@imchuckbass4757]

I get what they mean when they talk about their love for these rocks! My favorite memories are the ones of my father and I spending hours together looking for fossils, arrowheads, or just generally cool rocks. I can't name what I find (my dad could tell you what kind of fossil, what type of stone, etc), but I still always stare at the ground when I walk out of habit. I find it therapeutic.

[@jm9371]

I never even knew this a thing. Great video.

[@zhenwenlu2607]

The best and most expensive inkstands for calligraphy are now being crafted in China - the home of Han character calligraphy.

[@evolancer211]

I should have known but I didn't realize Koreans used ink stones as well. Great to see the difference between the Japanese and the Korean ink stone creation

[@bocbinsgames6745]

ink stones are common across all countries with a tradition of chinese calligraphy

[@MrUNCLESAM84]

So he sells stones between $750 to $2200 because he's South Korean. If he were Indian or Chinese no one would pay more than $20 a stone and max a $100 for larger and more engraved stone.

[@Harleychickjenn]

Why is there music let alone loud enough that it's hard to hear him? 😢😡

[@doomedbringer]

He’s not hard to hear though. You might want to see a doctor about your hearing

[@wayneneher6362]

This is something I would love to learn!

[@Egg-gx5bn]

Some people have ripped jeans Bro has a ripped shirt 💀💀

[@paulrogers5559]

If you think that's torn , you should get a look at his bum hole.

[@fitrionoferi273]

The brush, the inkstick, and the stone are very expressive no wonder he can't effort new shirt.

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

👍👌👏 Oh WOW, simply fantastic! I use "modern" Calligraphy pens and steel feathers with common ink (mostly green because it's my favourite colour) to write letters and postcards. Unfortunately I can't use ink and inkstones like the ones in the documentary/documentation. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and especially health to all involved people.

[@iz8633]

The Handmade Inkstone creation so much Appreciated !❤🖌❤! Thank You for showing these masterpieces !👌

[@UraTrowelie]

Is the background music far too loud to be enjoyable?

[@doomedbringer]

No. See a doctor for your hearing

[@UraTrowelie]

@doomedbringer right. See the doc because I'm hearing too well.

[@doomedbringer]

@@UraTrowelie I mean I heard the guy just fine and you’re the one unable to hear the guy. So it’s clearly a you problem. Your hearing must be awful

[@mateoheres9467]

Real craftsmanship right there

[@nifty3000]

KZbin mods are going in hard in this comment section

[@n.g.l.]

Because I was going to say it. Korea is conservative yet they added 🏳️‍🌈? Maybe we got a different documentary version than them 😭

[@DaveVargas90012]

Quality ⚡

[@darkwarriormaster9644]

This man is a true craftsman. First, calligraphy brushes. Then, calligraphy ink sticks (from Business Insider India). Now, calligraphy inkstones. What’s next? The actual calligraphy process itself?

[@ryu447]

They included the process of calligraphy. Didn't you see Vincent acting like a chick while doing "contemporary" calligraphy? Kinda racist they used a deranged white man instead of a Korean master. But hey, they have to push the agenda...

[@reddragonflyxx657]

They probably could do a video on why calligraphy is expensive (I wouldn't be surprised if this group can find calligraphy that costs >1000 USD). They'd probably focus on the whole production process for a mural or an exceptionally detailed seal stamp used on important legal documents.

[@jilliancrawford7577]

I am curious, could the shavings and chipped pieces of the stones be sold and repurposed, maybe somehow turned into a clay to be made into cheaper inkstones? Obviously the additive of using binders to turn the dust into a clay would lower the quality, I just wonder if there is potential in something like that.

[@AnglophobiaIsevil7]

I think its wonerous that we can begin to see the dedication and art of other asian cultures. Usually its always japan, and thats cool. However i often wondered what kind of extreme craftsmanship exists in places like south korea. I hope you guys cover many more of these types of stories.

[@johnreznik3713]

Keep up the material like this

[@NO-background-music-in-videos.]

Wish you would not crap the videos up with background music.

[@rhijulbec1]

@NO-background-music-in-videos (😁 love the handle) Thank you. I said the same thing. Her voice is very low timbre and that music almost completely drowns her out.

[@myself3209]

I feel like many of the steps in that process could be easily modernized without any drawbacks. But I guess the love he puts into every step is part of the deal

[@w1-em4nq]

i was thinking the same thing. But, that commercialization would ruin it. Greed has ruined so much

[@MrTsiolkovsky]

It's also tied up into Japanese religion, the belief that spirits inhabit even inanimate objects.

[@kutter_ttl6786]

There are plenty of mass-produced ink stones out there, too (the one Vincent Chong is using is probably one of them). This video is just showing you how one is made by a traditional craftsman.

[@Isabella-jt8of]

Couldn't agree more, as a fashion designer knowing the true craft behind truly quality garments from all over the world, i can say for a fact that the more mechanised a system becomes, the lower the quality goes and the cheaper the prices. In the case of the fashion industry apprciation for the craft has died and all that remains is fast fashion and runways as we know them today. I'm not judging today's designers, merely stating that making something more automated and mechanised is not always a good thing.​@w1-em4nq

[@void6253]

Moving and working on those rocks AT that age.. man thats crazy 🥶

[@GustavoSantos-ep5jx]

Do anything the hard way and it automatically makes it expensive

[@doomedbringer]

It also makes it done the classic way. If something is done with modern power tools it’s just not the same. You want something fancy like this… we’ll all that labour and a lifetime of skill costs money… otherwise there are cheaper options. Trade skills have always been profitable, even more so these days as more and more people don’t bother and instead pay someone else to do it for them

[@-Devy-]

​@@doomedbringer "Classic" doesn't automatically equate to better, though. Often times it's just extra laborious for the sake of being extra laborious.

[@doomedbringer]

@@-Devy- it does when you get things BECAUSE it’s done the old fashioned way. And guess what, all that time and a lifetime of skill costs money… and quality things always do. If you want mass produced garbage of course you will pay less

[@kristina5679]

Makes you appreciate

[@MrUNCLESAM84]

Appreciate what?! He sells stones between $750 to $2200 because he's South Korean. If he were Indian or Chinese no one would pay more than $20 a stone and max a $100 for larger and more engraved stone.

[@kristina5679]

Do some research on the process or any other hand made crafting and you will get it.

[@MrUNCLESAM84]

@@kristina5679 bought a straight razor couple of years ago, hand made "supposedly" in America Damascus steel from a blacksmith in Missouri, paid $700 for it and I'm not going to lie it's a piece of art, I didn't even use it I kept it in it's box to preserve it. Last November I was talking about it to a friend of mine, his family is originally from Pakistan and he told me that his uncle can make the exact same one for me if we showed it to him, long story short we video called his uncle and he said I can make it for $200 and I told him get outta here, his uncle reply was simply "challenge accepted" so we sent him a dozen pictures of the razor and hanged up. A month later my friend comes to my house with an unopened tape wrapped box that came in the mail to his address, we open the box and in there the razor with a flash drive that contains 5 hours and 42 minutes video of his uncle recording how he made it from scratch, and when he said hand made he meant it literally, he didn't use a hydraulic hammer nor electric sander, just his hand tools in a very simple "primitive" shop. I paid him $300 instead of the $200 and I'm using the semi hand "American" made razor now and preserving my $200 fully hand made Pakistani real piece of art. So trust me it's all about where and who worked on the item that been fabricated

[@thegoblintrader]

What type of stone is it? It almost looks like a slate .

[@melissaharris3389]

That's what I'm wondering. Some type of iron rich sandstone, I'd guess by the color, and that it's clearly sedimentary.

[@boltonky]

So awesome, i really do hope he has someone or more than one person to hand it down to otherwise it will be a dying art form

[@DaveVargas90012]

Such beautiful and amazing traditions in this world. Protect and support them.

[@BigboiiTone]

"Rocks have been around a long time." -Vincent. Forgive him, he's a calligrapher not a geologist or poet😊

[@Draw3d17]

Very Amazing

[@novaknavekey]

Sorry BI. I’m a city girl and I’ve seen a whetstone. Is it something uncommon? My dad has always had one.

[@jesseamaya4413]

Exactly! Artisans know and appreciate the work of other Artisans.

[@projectmack9133]

When I get rich imma have everything made by hand via an old asian man using olden day methods. My clothes, shoes, furniture, whatever can be done.

[@MrUNCLESAM84]

I hope you never do

[@user-ch3fu4ug6n]

Hi. My self bandari gopalakrishna from India, living in Hyderabad. My father is a drawing artist. Now no more. Excellent artist. In school and arts college JNTU. School from All saints High' school. Hyd. He learned few signatures from Printed Books . He purchased several books and art formation. Brushes. Your video is very inspiring us. Good and health works.

[@nickkirschner3719]

Just two buddies cutting rocks with a hand saw, exactly as it should be!

[@smeqwack7337]

someone get this man a bandsaw

[@doomedbringer]

That point it’s done right without any of that. Just because a way is easier doesn’t mean it’s better

[@leadpoisoning717]

@@doomedbringer as a stone sculptor, everything else he does by hand makes total sense to me. Not how I would do it but I respect the level of control he's able to exercise by doing it with hand tools. But he's crazy not to be using a bandsaw for the first steps; no one, including the artisan, would be able to see any difference in the finished product after cutting it with a bandsaw vs cutting it with a hand saw.

[@bobvanboekel3966]

The man just wants to train his upper back with his bro

[@einsam_aber_frei]

Better buy him a waterjet cutting machine.

[@dynamogaming4953]

5his channel surely gets a paycheck from japan if this was india they would had definetly shown unnecessary things 🙄 😅 i dont get why are they so expensive 😅

[@MariktheWolf]

you have to love doing this for a living otherwise the quality wouldnt be there...and these 2 guys wouldnt put this effort in to do this form of art the old way...

[@byronmillanicia3384]

Pastel with bold black otlines 😊😊😊

[@MarinaMorena13]

art

[@burnside8729]

its about the individuality and the soul... the soul being put into an artform is a dieing thing making so much in say for example, music.... a dead form as its only ever for the money now in as fast a thing as possable. there is no flow anymore, no one is creative anymore. but this... that last little bit of creativity left in the big grand thing in the biggest picture of things. we need more daring people willing tp throw caution to the wayside, just like how the 1990s seen the biggest eletronic boom in such a short time thats still driving us to keep bettering tech.

[@c00mgoblin]

You couldn’t find someone who uses the artisans meticulously crafted item?

[@_Solaris]

ESG brownie points.

[@elxero2189]

Part of me wants to ask where are they hiding the dremel lol

[@ENDPEARL]

Why my whole body are so expensive?

[@xaxabogbart]

These days, there's plenty of ways to make money. Are you one of them?

[@neinei5718]

Huh? When Japan annexed Korea, they didn't destroy the culture like the Cultural Revolution in China! Who told you to stop making inkstones? They simply stopped making them because there were no more Korean aristocrats and no one to buy them. What a fool. The proof of this is that calligraphy culture once went out of use when we stopped teaching Chinese characters. It is rather recent that Hangul calligraphers have emerged. That is why there are no Korean calligraphers in the video.

[@FRANK-ex5fg]

THIS IS STILL A LOST ART THAT'S NOT ONLY BEAUTIFUL BUT CANNOT BE COPIED TOO GET SAME RESULTS!

[@kreterakete]

Using dremel is like McDonald

[@athmaid]

What was the point of showing someone who doesn't even use this traditional ink stone? It adds nothing to the video. We want to hear someone who actually has experience with it

[@amistry605]

Because he's a transformer and it's the woke thing to do...

[@ethenjennings5800]

He did look like a bit of a weirdo

[@amistry605]

@@ethenjennings5800 Par for the course.

[@m1dos391]

He’s a transgender that’s why

[@chrishan9138]

I've got no idea why he was in the video either. Really jarring against the backdrop of this master artisan demonstrating his traditional craft.

[@radulescubg]

Ink stems??

[@Mediocre_Soup]

am I the only one surprised he has a flip phone?

[@arcade0s]

such a cute old man

[@restlessridin3977]

Combos were deadly

[@auro1986]

why? you made digital and printing services in abundance

[@jilliancrawford7577]

These men show how humans will dedicate themselves to art. While I am sure people have suggested that he uses something to cushion and protect his shoulder for the health of his joints, he is probably so accustomed to the process without one that some kind of padding or brace would affect the quality of his performance. I guess this because this is certain something I experience with my arthritis and I can only wonder what these men's joints are like at their ages. It's a little distressing to see, but I understand, which makes it even more beautiful and yet difficult to watch. I hope these artisan's efforts are appreciated as they deserve and that they take care of themselves. May they be happy and healthy as they deserve!

[@doomedbringer]

I want to believe if we had something like universal basic income then people could find and do what they loved, instead of needing to fit into a social norm just to make ends meat and put bread on the table. People want to work, but most people also don’t like being treated like waste

[@MrUNCLESAM84]

So he sells stones between $750 to $2200 because he's South Korean. If he were Indian or Chinese no one would pay more than $20 a stone and max a $100 for larger and more engraved stone.

[@aBRUSHforCONFUCIUS]

Who cares if the student is gay. It has no baring on the inkstone. People of the 1st world have soft lives. This why who you sleep with, outshines the artist hand making every part of the inkstone. Merit means nothing to ideologues.

[@WankenZeFurious]

What's a stawne? 😅

[@rhijulbec1]

THE BACKGROUND MUSIC IS TOO LOUD! Sorry~the background music is too loud. Plus the narrator's low timbre voice makes it difficult to hear her. I tuned on CC but it covered much of the video~turn it down, please!! I was really, really interested in this video, but that LOUD music made it frustrating.

[@stevenperry9762]

He doesn't charge enough.

[@HumanAction76]

I hope he has an apprentice or two to pass on his knowledge through.

[@doctorsays.]

Bro can't find a shirt without hole for an interview......

[@duffman2201]

Don t you have seen his nails?os clearly an alternative intellectual😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@roro54321]

Dude’s a loser… what do you expect?

[@chrishan9138]

.... shirt is the least of his problems.

[@MsBrendalina]

His tattered shirt identifies as a tuxedo. 😂

[@digdug23]

Because people buy them

[@davewave1982]

Wow that Vincent has no idea what he is saying.

[@lelpo845]

13:31

[@user-ko3vv7eh7v]

Why is everything japanese so expensive

[@PanzerFaust...]

Its korean :nerd:

[@user-ux4sc4ce4f]

한국이었네?!

[@elcocoleo]

being here so early makes me feel like this video was made just for me

[@elcocoleo]

i mean, how can this piece of information only reach 1M persons? only 10,000 so far.. but doesn’t it make one wonder ?

[@israeldelarosa5461]

Yeah I just look at the ink stone and go “THIS ROCK WAS MADE FOR ME”

[@orangeppl]

Why would calligraphers choose to use this ancient method? Uhm, they’re calligraphers… that’s why.

[@bobjones4469]

Rich people hobbies are always expensive, they need an outlet to release their money? Why not give it to the poor? Economics is not quite that simple.

[@AnglophobiaIsevil7]

Buisness insider really been putting out banger cntent this last 2 years wow

[@AntiJeffreyMcCrayCommunity]

$25 bucks on Amazon 😂

[@YakubPrintmaker]

Ya'll couldn't hook my boy up with a nice inkstone while visiting that craftsman?

[@forbiddencrystalinternet6201]

The intimacy and devotion that Japanese craftsmen have is honestly such a beautiful thing. It's sadly absent in the [much of] rest of the world, and only more and more so. And it's not just their proficiency and skill in the craft, but the very essence of the thing itself they are in harmony with, like grass bending with the wind. They have respect for every tool and stone and tree, and their work shows it. 10/10

[@Christian.Knight]

The only problem with your comment is that they're Korean here not Japanese

[@zollen123]

Why didn't they use electric tools like power cutter and sander?

[@NYO0M]

Same reason many don’t use liquid ink, you develop a more personal connection and through the labor and skill the piece becomes special

[@augustahlholm4411]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@Abdallah_saifi]

Who are they ?? 😭😭😭

[@stephanc6138]

you actually ans. it. it ANCIENT. takes a lot of work to make one. as with the art form they support.

[@Petey17564]

Mkk

[@toxichammertoe8696]

USED MODERN TECHNOLOGY....IT'S THERE TO MAKE LIFE EASIER! .... USE A MECHANICAL SAW AND GRINDER TO CUT AND SAND STONE!

[@GeeMuscle]

WTF!!!

[@Tzion]

What's the basis of Vincent's claim that queer and trans people have been at the center of art for all of human history? You can't just brush aside the total lack of evidence by saying "erasure". I get that this video isn't focused on that question, but that line shouldn't have made it into the final edit.

[@Christian.Knight]

Very subliminal how they slid that in there....agenda has to make it no matter what....coz they couldn't find an Asian artisan could they??

[@jblade8028]

cry about it

[@MrUNCLESAM84]

I appreciate that they included that line

[@nomoremaybes]

Misinformation to push their subversive agenda.

[@Tyler_Owen23]

@@jblade8028bro, read the room. People are sick of your community making everything about yourselves.

[@zavies14]

Talking about ink and stones and it had to mention trans.

[@jblade8028]

cry about it

[@_Solaris]

​@jblade8028 meanwhile, he has 10 likes. ...you have 0. The push ain't working anymore, pal.

[@jblade8028]

@@_Solaris The fact you think likes somehow is a gauge of something being correct or not says everything i need to know about you. embarrassing.

[@WaqarAli-uj7mp]

@@jblade8028 I think you are the one crying here

[@jblade8028]

@@WaqarAli-uj7mp womp womp

[@user-mh7qk1ei7b]

Way kaligrafi ink stone is so expwnsife kaligrafi ink stone beautyful

[@Plasmax-jp6pm]

u guys just had to put thatcreep in this video god damn

[@Soulessotaku338]

What does being trans or queer have to do with this

[@heyustabbedme]

If you don’t connect to art, that’s a reflection of you. Art evolves and grows with each artist. When you don’t understand a connection, this is an opportunity to learn

[@2pointSummer]

@@heyustabbedme and when you don't understand that modern world political agendas have nothing to do with each individual's perception of art, you get to learn something as well. the queer kid was out of place in this video.

[@heyustabbedme]

@@2pointSummer all art is political, and contemporary art pushes the envelope. If you’re uncomfortable, that’s a reflection on you

[@Uncle_Smidge]

Why are you triggered bro

[@hocke68]

Absolutely nothing.

[@themarquis336]

It’s just you don’t have to do that all the time 🤷🏻‍♂️😂. It’s ridiculous and out of place. Choose what the video is actually about and stick to it. If you want to discuss the hardships of living as a Queer or Trans person, by all means make a 35 minute video about it, but don’t try to make a video on traditional Korean calligraphy ink about the Queer community. At least try to be coherent for crying out loud…

[@Uncle_Smidge]

Cry and cope more

[@accountid9681]

literally 15 seconds at the end bud, you're making a mountain out of a molehill

[@themarquis336]

@@accountid9681 That’s not the point. And you know that’s not the point 🤷🏻‍♂️👍🏻

[@xjunkxyrdxdog89]

​@themarquis336 you rage at people existing. 😂

[@chrishan9138]

Utter disrespect making the art about them tbh.

[@crcsector9]

ESG +1

[@Uncle_Smidge]

wat

[@alansokelisatruehero8520]

nailed it. and the Bureau of correct think is working overtime in comments. no thought is harmless, all must be controlled. brought to you by the DNC and BlackRock/Disney

[@athmaid]

​@@alansokelisatruehero8520someone forgot to take their meds

[@Ben-xf7uy]

The strange guy at the end didn't even use anything, made by hand in Korea........ You are telling me the Korean guy that makes them couldn't point you in a direction to someone who actually use the fancy stuff??? last half of the video just felt out of place. "you know, like, its just rocks. It's like, weird." Not sure what any of that guy actually added to the video. He used a clay dish and poured bottled ink. Shame we didn't get to see one of the big beautiful ones get used and actually get to watch them mix the ink and then be used in the traditional way.... You guys did the traditional side very dirty. Could of at least included that too

[@edwardweeks1539]

That bald dude used every multi syllable word he knew and sounded like he was confusing himself lol

[@UsaidKarbelkar]

Bro ur so right. In my opinion he ruined the video in a way.