Illuminate

The practice of tea ceremonies is an ancient liturgy that dates back many centuries. More than a simple drink, tea has been used to welcome dignitaries, stop wars, & cloak Christians celebrating Communion in secret.  In June 2018, I joined illuminator Makoto Fujimura & a group of artists for a unique trip to Israel-Palestine. Our main objective was to perform Rikyū tea ceremonies in key "holy sites" throughout the Holy Land, bringing a spirit of peace & Shalom to this very conflicted land. Joining Mako is Japanese Tea Master-Apprentice Keiko Yanaka & her husband, Osamu.  Photos from our tea ceremonies in Israel: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk5--_9BX5d/?taken-by=sproctor   _________________________ Makoto Fujimura: Twitter & IG @iamfujimura, http://makotofujimura.com  Keiko Yanaka: Twitter @joyinthehouse7 Osamu Yanaka: Twitter @WILLIAM_JOY Nihonga Refractions on Instagram: @nihongarefractions  Listen to more of Mako & Keiko discussing Tea & Communion here: https://fullerstudio.fulle