Learning the Ancient Art of Take Sumi

Learning the Ancient Art of Take Sumi

The other day I went up the mountain here in Bali to learn the ancient art of Take Sumi.  Take Sumi, is essentially activated bamboo charcoal– a special type of charcoal making that was taught to this village by a group of 80 year old Japanese masters who came...
Sagada to Bali

Sagada to Bali

  Its been 11 days now here in Bali. Things have been unfolding with remarkable flow. . Bali is beautiful, but it is also troubled with the blights of development. And the people who live here are overwhelmingly conscious of this. It reminds me much of Sagada...
Recycling: The Evil Illusion

Recycling: The Evil Illusion

Yes, “Evil” is a strong word– especially for a seemingly banal and even benevolent activity that we all aspire to participate in. However, after several years of working closely with waste, up-cycling and recycling, I have serious doubts about...