? why would this be surprising (is this a real question?) . i've bought & sold pictures for a lot more than that. I place value on who, how, on what this picture is reproduced. Many, many more see no difference between a magazine copy and a silver, platinum, inkjet copy. I'm sure there are individuals to whom the person preparing, the sauce, choice of fish, method of preparing the sushi rice make a difference.
Great sushi is art, just like great paintings, great wine and photography. All are infused with the special talents and attributes of the maker in a way that elevates the object above the average, or even above most of the best examples. But real appreciation can only come to those who have tried or understand the craft and those who have been exposed to the full range that the discipline has to offer. Cost is irrelevant. Equal greatness can be found in the inexpensive as well as the most expensive.
Nate Potter, Austin TX.
Thanks for sharing. One very well made film on a what really matters in life. One of the best items to come across LFF in a long time.
Jiro's views and ideas about life can be applied to most things in life. It is much about being passionate about what one does in life, continual growth within and always seeking to better one-self.
Jiro mentions in this film that if he had a better sense of taste or is more sensitive he can make better sushi. The same can be applied to image making, if the image maker/artist develops a greater sensitivity and awareness to what is being created or what is to be created, the resulting images can be of greater significance.
This is way of life is also much about relationships and less about making money..
Anyone notice how happy Jiro is with his life and how he remains passionate about life?
Bernice
Why haven't you talked about JD before? I have no idea. I wouldn't talk about Jack Daniels because I rarely drink hard liquor and have no appreciation for it. You could give me swill and I wouldn't know the difference. That discussion would be meaningless to me.
Sushi on the other hand is something I have some broad experience with and have developed some expectations of quality. I can guarantee that someone who has developed a critical palette for any food can discern the difference in the same way that though I live in New Mexico, where Mexican food is everywhere and I have eaten it all over the continent including all over Mexico, but my favorite Mexican restaurant is Rick Bayless' La Frontera Grill in Chicago-simply in a league by itself and very pricy. My wife is also one of those people with a very discerning palette for many cuisines, including sushi, but that is her business as she is a professional chef. She is incredibly picky about sushi because of the raw fish and can tell how fresh fish is and whether it has been properly handled, stored and prepared in an instant. She can also tell you what "cut" of the fish is being presented, cheek, belly etc. Interestingly enough when we translated the prices mentioned on the show she thought they were quite reasonable given the quality of the process and product.
Hell I get $400 for an 8x10 inkjet and I know, given what goes into it-a lifetime of training and experience, that it is a bargain.
Thanks,
Kirk
at age 73:
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep"
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