Yoritomo Seika wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 26, 2022 5:01 am

Watanabe heiress and (slightly-)noted shugenja adventuress Seika has no difficulty securing an invitation to Soshi Ayame's gallery opening. She actually does find some of the art rather interesting, and has a few rather enjoyable conversations about various of the pieces with other gallery patrons. The video footage of Hotaru Tsuyo's asteroid installation is especially intriguing, not least because she'd met the artist at the party she and Sakura threw just a few days earlier.

Her social prestige makes her a desirable guest, but the gallery atmosphere brings out Hoshi more than the (semi-)reserved Watanabe Seika--she bounces here and there chewing Scorpion-branded gum and occasionally wielding a Mantis-branded holorecorder. Alas, most of her pictures tonight don't come out as she envisions them; the light is low in some parts of the gallery but bright and harsh overhead in others, and Seika's trying to be quick and casual so as not to bother the hostess or anyone else, which isn't conducive to careful positioning nor longer exposures that could counter the dark conditions.

Hotaru Tsuyo wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 26, 2022 7:19 am

Tsuyo could hardly miss the event, pre-show jitters or no. It was interesting watching the fashion shift as guests divined that, unlike more recent parties, the attendees' outfits were not supposed to outshine Ayame's proudly displayed art--but everyone still wanted to be noticed and have all the usual unspoken conversations through their fashion choices. Yes...people watching was a great way to forget one's own nerves. Her own silver-grey vest, draped to mid-thigh over a tunic of Firefly earthen brown and comfortable palazzo pants in a cheerful gold. It was quiet compared to much of the high fashion; but that was a message in itself. Her work could display all the flash that warranted an invitation here, and the luxurious silk spoke of enough wealth that she might not be merely a one-season wonder.

Given the Theologically-oriented nature of her own work, she enjoyed her chance to see the other new works. She was particularly keen to see Tetsuo's new work, always vibrant, with layers of spiritual meaning that required more than one viewing to tease apart...at least in her experience.

Inevitably though, as one of the artists with work on display, she had to spend a fair amount of time being entertaining and interactive, providing the guests with diversion beyond the art on display. At least, if she had to be distracted from the show, she was able to pull some useful information from them in return.

Hotaru Tsuyo wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 26, 2022 7:22 am

Hotaru Tsuyo wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 26, 2022 7:19 am

Tsuyo could hardly miss the event, pre-show jitters or no. It was interesting watching the fashion shift as guests divined that, unlike more recent parties, the attendees' outfits were not supposed to outshine Ayame's proudly displayed art--but everyone still wanted to be noticed and have all the usual unspoken conversations through their fashion choices. Yes...people watching was a great way to forget one's own nerves. Her own silver-grey vest, draped to mid-thigh over a tunic of Firefly earthen brown and comfortable palazzo pants in a cheerful gold. It was quiet compared to much of the high fashion; but that was a message in itself. Her work could display all the flash that warranted an invitation here, and the luxurious silk spoke of enough wealth that she might not be merely a one-season wonder.

Given the Theologically-oriented nature of her own work, she enjoyed her chance to see the other new works. She was particularly keen to see Tetsuo's new work, always vibrant, with layers of spiritual meaning that required more than one viewing to tease apart...at least in her experience.

Inevitably though, as one of the artists with work on display, she had to spend a fair amount of time being entertaining and interactive, providing the guests with diversion beyond the art on display. At least, if she had to be distracted from the show, she was able to pull some useful information from them in return.

(pm/quote to chat. Heading to bed and then work shortly.)

Tassu wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 26, 2022 7:35 am

"Well-well-well. Is it no my rising star, Hotaru-san?" Ayame chirped happily as she walked to Tsuyo with all the confidence of a woman who owned way too much to actually keep track of her possessions. "I am so very delighted to see you here finally. Ah, so very delighted." she continued, chattering as if she had known the Firefly artist for years. "I hope you are enjoying yourself?"

Susumu Yakumo wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:16 pm

The Spider diva managed to get some breathing room from all the Scorpion artists looking to talk about art with her, finally finding an opportunity to sample some of the food and drink.

As always, she was dressed fashionably for these gatherings, this time her outfit combined the colors of the Spider, Crane, and Mantis.

Hotaru Sakura wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:32 pm

Deep breaths, Sakura.

The minor clanner approached the diva, and bowed deeply. "Susumu-sama, your concert was amazing the other night. It was one of the best nights of my life."

Susumu Yakumo wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 26, 2022 2:02 pm

Yakumo look up from the hors d'oeuvres she was helping herself to when she noticed Sakura's approach. Quietly she finished chewing on the one she already had in her mouth, then returned the bow. "Thank you for such kind words, Hotaru-san. I was happy to entertain everyone, and be on stage again."

The diva chuckled softly. "It's weird how quickly I miss being on stage, even after I am done with a tour."

Hotaru Tsuyo wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 26, 2022 7:50 am

That was a voice that would readily pull the Firefly's attention from the brittle-looking antique wall-scroll she was examining. She turned with a few small steps and a thump of cane on floor before bowing deeply. "Hard not to enjoy seein' a year's worth of work finally in front of an audience, Soshi-sama. Honored to see it in such company." She gestures toward the nearby displays. "Soshi-sama's collection has some depth to it."

Hotaru Sakura wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 26, 2022 2:05 pm

"You certainly looked like you enjoyed yourself, Susumu-sama." She replied with a beaming smile. "Certainly an image that is burnt into my mind. Court is fancy, and fun, but...I guess it doesn't hold a candle to being on stage, neh?"

Tassu wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 26, 2022 2:08 pm

"Honor is all mine." the wicked witch purred, sounding rather pleased, even if it was hard to tell if she was pleased with herself or with Tsuyo's work. "So daring, so ground-breaking. So very unique, yes. I am thrilled." She showered the Firefly with praise. "Of course, it has. One is not a casual collector of fine arts, tsk." Tsuyo could see her patron wrinkling her nose as if the idea of being 'casual' was something dirty. "But yes, Yogo-san makes such interesting compositions. His work are so so full of life." As it happened, Yogo Tetsuo carved images of Fortunes at work, though preferring morbid subjects such as Emma-O and Kamashi-Okara.

Susumu Yakumo wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 26, 2022 11:03 pm

"I did... I really enjoy being on stage," she smiled and nodded to the Firefly. "For me it doesn't come close. It is just a completely different experience, to stand on stage, and let my voice - my song - be heard by so many people. Knowing that some of those songs I sing might hit some people very personally too."

Yakumo had to stop herself from getting too carried away about it. "I met this ronin, very sweet girl, named Yurei. She was very fond of one of my songs, because it was one that had helped her through some difficult times, and... it means a lot to me to hear that."

Hotaru Tsuyo wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 27, 2022 4:44 am

Tsuyo nodded. She appreciated the vibrancy the other artist brought to such work, a sense of tension and balance between life and death working through the pieces. "I'm glad the work finds favor here, with those as can appreciate it, and can stand as a reminder of the court. The chance to work at such scale is always appreciated, and not always easy to find." Tsuyo doesn't deflect the praise with false modesty, though she doesn't find her own work all that daring these days, though..."literally ground-breakin', but honestly, it's access to some've the Soshi lightin' tech that made this concept pop. I hope the sculptures that wished to rejoin their long-separated brethren on the moon and planetside have brought some harmony."

A bit more generally..."I hope the season's seen Soshi-sama well. With this fete finished, does your schedule relax a bit?"

Yoritomo Seika wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 26, 2022 5:03 am

Watanabe heiress and (slightly-)noted shugenja adventuress Seika has no difficulty securing an invitation to Soshi Ayame's gallery opening. She actually does find some of the art rather interesting, and has a few rather enjoyable conversations about various of the pieces with other gallery patrons. The video footage of Hotaru Tsuyo's asteroid installation is especially intriguing, not least because she'd met the artist at the party she and Sakura threw just a few days earlier.

Her social prestige makes her a desirable guest, but the gallery atmosphere brings out Hoshi more than the (semi-)reserved Watanabe Seika--she bounces here and there chewing Scorpion-branded gum and occasionally wielding a Mantis-branded holorecorder. Alas, most of her pictures tonight don't come out as she envisions them; the light is low in some parts of the gallery but bright and harsh overhead in others, and Seika's trying to be quick and casual so as not to bother the hostess or anyone else, which isn't conducive to careful positioning nor longer exposures that could counter the dark conditions.