Hi, Aria. I haven't used obangsaek consciously in my apartment, my wife and I mostly have furniture and things that are shades of black and white. We do have some small decorative items that are shades of blues and reds though.
Fascinating, that cultural differences like this can 'color' and change the ways in which we see and experience our surroundings. I really like how you organized and displayed your images in this piece. Very thought-provoking.
Thanks Doug. Yeah, this is one of those things that seems to run in the background of daily life that I notice when I consciously focus on it. Interesting to see it in Nature as once you notice it, you almost can't unsee it if that makes sense.
Thanks Michael and you are definitely right about obangsaek appearing all over Korea! Especially in the temples! Interesting too with the same concept of colours with Native American tribes.
I like the photos you selected to represent each color, especially the too often maligned skunk :-) I also appreciate the correlation of colors with the five elements of Daoism. Thank you!
Oh how I love this! What a delight to assign colors to the four directions and the center and see how those open up in the world and add meaning and richness. Thank you for sharing this.
Do you use Obangsaek in your own life? Like in your house for instance?
Hi, Aria. I haven't used obangsaek consciously in my apartment, my wife and I mostly have furniture and things that are shades of black and white. We do have some small decorative items that are shades of blues and reds though.
Fascinating, that cultural differences like this can 'color' and change the ways in which we see and experience our surroundings. I really like how you organized and displayed your images in this piece. Very thought-provoking.
Thanks Doug. Yeah, this is one of those things that seems to run in the background of daily life that I notice when I consciously focus on it. Interesting to see it in Nature as once you notice it, you almost can't unsee it if that makes sense.
Very fine essay! Obangsaek shows up over and over in Korea and has echoes outside that country as in the five-color systems of Native American tribes.
Thanks Michael and you are definitely right about obangsaek appearing all over Korea! Especially in the temples! Interesting too with the same concept of colours with Native American tribes.
This brilliance interrupts my winter landscape
Thanks Cori and glad to hear it helps!
Very interesting! I like how you've arranged your photos.
Thanks Juliet and much appreciated.
Beautiful photos. I had never heard of obangsaek. This provided a perfect introduction
Thanks James. I may do more posts in the future on this and see where it leads me.
I like the photos you selected to represent each color, especially the too often maligned skunk :-) I also appreciate the correlation of colors with the five elements of Daoism. Thank you!
Thanks Joni and much appreciated! The correlation and influence from Daoism is most as well.
Oh how I love this! What a delight to assign colors to the four directions and the center and see how those open up in the world and add meaning and richness. Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks Scot and much appreciated! I'm thinking of posting more like this in the future. Happy to share.
So beautiful. I always appreciate your introductions to Korean language, meaning, and tradition.
Thanks MK CREEL and much appreciated.
Amazing post, Neil. I've learned a lot here. The photography is beautiful and really expressive of the message that starts in the sijo.
Thanks Heidi and much appreciated. I'm planning on writing more on this theme and see where it leads.
That little cooper hawk’s face…
Thanks Ruth, that's one of my favourite photos I've ever taken. :)
Such a thoughtful look
Agreed Louise.
Maybe my favorite one yet. Clever way to use your photos and create a learning moment for your readers.
Thanks Nathaniel and much appreciated!
This has widened and deepened my own world. Arigato gozaimasu.
You're welcome Trish and happy to share.
Gorgeous post Neil; such colourful expression
Thank you Beverley and much appreciated.
Love this. Thanks for the introduction to the concept, and all the beautiful pics.
Thanks Lindsay and happy to share. I'm planning on writing more on this theme and see where it takes me.
Tweet! I'm a colorist. Spectacular! XX
Thanks Robin!