Dia Ep. 27: Struck by Creative Juices
Invited to the art museum by Dia, you look around at all the types of art being exhibited. As you feel the passion poured into the pieces by the artists, your own creative juices start to flow.
Player
That ceramics exhibit was so interesting! The pots and plates were so pretty, and I read aaall the history tidbits they put up!
Dia
The minor distortions that appear on the wares, the patterns from the ceramic glaze, the beautiful images drawn on the exterior…
Dia
They are all unique aspects. And yet, you get a sense of consistency between works from the same artist. It was a wonderful exhibit.
Player
So were the permanent exhibitions. On top of those ceramics, there were oil paintings, sculptures, and calligraphy. My heart was pounding every second I spent looking at them!
Dia
I felt the same way. Although I am able to enjoy photos and videos of art, seeing it in the flesh is something different altogether.
Player
I know, right?! You can feel the emotions of the artist directly. It feels like they're pushing us to create something in response!
Player
I guess what I can create are songs for the Nijigasaki girls. And I really feel like I could write a bunch of them right now!
Dia
That is wonderful to hear, but you really should keep it down a little. I really do understand how moved you are by these pieces, but still…
| Option 1: “I was trying to keep it down…” |
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| Player I was trying to keep it down… It's so difficult seeing such wonderful works and holding back these feelings of excitement, though! Dia It's good to be honest with your emotions, but quiet observation is all a part of appreciating the arts. |
| Option 2: “Wait, I was being too loud?” |
| Player Wait, I was being too loud? Sorry. I've never been any good at keeping my excitement to myself… Dia But I must say, it was a joy seeing the sparkle in your eyes every time we moved through the exhibition rooms. It was as though you were a cute little kid in a candy store. |
Player
Ack…! I could say the same of you, Dia. You kept saying, “My goodness!” and “How wonderful!” the whole time!
Dia
Huh?! I was not as unabashed with my feelings as you were!
Player
You were doing these hand motions in the ceramics room, like you were using a potter's wheel in your head. In the painting room, you moved like you were using a brush.
Dia
W-Well… When I think about how an art piece was made, I can't help my hands from moving.
Player
The fact that art can have that effect on you is incredible. But I suppose it's not really the art, but the feelings poured into it, right?
Dia
Indeed. Ultimately, I suppose it is people that move people.
Player
Why don't you try making some ceramics, Dia? I'm curious what feelings and emotions you'll put into them.
Player
But then again, I wouldn't mind seeing a painting from you, either. The sight of you with a palette full of color, facing a giant canvas! That would be a picture in itself.
Dia
Do you want to see an art piece of mine, or do you want to see me making an art piece? Which is it?
Player
Both, I guess!
Dia
Oh, honestly… Then how about you do likewise and take on a challenge? Like, say, calligraphy.
Player
Calligraphy? Why are you bringing that up?
Dia
Earlier, while looking at some calligraphy, you mentioned how cool it would be if you could do that.
Dia
Furthermore, classic works are often the subject of calligraphy pieces. It would make for fantastic writing practice and you could learn something new.
Dia
Then, when you find yourself before a stunning work, you won't be crying because you find it too hard to read.
Player
Wh-Who said I'm crying?! I just couldn't read it because of the…unique way it's written, that's all!
Dia
It should also help you train your ability to decipher things. I shall help you out too, so why not try your hand at it? At home, we have a book that may be of use to you.
Player
You're just proposing a classic works study session! I'm sorry, but I'll have to politely decline! This is way above my level!
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