East Village Wabi Sabi: A Novella - Paperback

by Erika Tanaka (Author)

A contemporary parable in NYC's East Village unfolds. This dark tale weaves an unforeseen connection between a middle-aged Japanese potter and her young Midwestern apprentice. Their unsettling journey mirrors the neighborhood's, revealing themes of gentrification and the pursuit of "authentic" creativity. Ultimately, these concepts unveil their wabi-sabi qualities in a delicate dance of beauty and decay.