Simplicity Replaces Complexity

Mark CameronKevin Brooks9 April 2009

ENGL 357: Visual Culture and Language

Torii gate sets the mood. These logs are reminiscent of traditional Japanese entry gates, in the most broken down state.

Silence, or close to it, replaces clutter of background noise.With no busy streets and no hustle and bustle one can relax.

One takes time to set up in the stead of onrushing problems.In the absence of an onslaught of activities, we can think through alternative solutions to each situation.

A view through trees is not what one has to settle for.With time, we can strive to achieve what we want, not what we can afford to do.

A peaceful lake replaces the onslaught of ideas.Through time and patience one can see clearer what has been placed beyond.

One can never completely avoid the paparazzi.Taking time to settle down creates an environment where people play.

Labeling is everywhere.We find ourselves owning the world, never wanting to share our possessions.

Colors are true and pure, not flashing.There are no distractions arguing for our attention but one can still understand.

Everything is so clear so transparent.Only without the need to sterile, without the products, can we keep our rivers and lakes clean.

Where’s the duck?While slowing to search for a goal the journey can sometimes bring beauty itself.

Bold is not always bad.The journey can lead to unexpected joy through bold experiences.

Shadows exist.Not every question needs an answer, not every void be filled; some mysteries exist to be unsolved.

Fires are lit to stay not to haste.Lights signify the remnants of what has been, has happened not what will be, what is on show for the night.

Crackling fire to say goodnight.In the simple environment, we don’t decide on our own when to sleep, we are once again told that it is “bedtime.”