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The Art of Kintsugi Ceramics: Naoko Fukumaru on Making What’s Broken Beautiful
Sometimes healing doesn't mean trying to erase the past, but honoring it — cracks and all. In this episode, artist Naoko Fukumaru shares her deeply personal story of transformation through kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery or ceramics with lacquer and gold or silver powder to highlight the fractures and seams. She and host Brian Lowery explore what it means to mend — not just objects, but spirit — and why the most broken parts of us may be the most beautiful. For more on Naoko Fukumaru visit naokofukumaru.com, and for more on Brian Lowery and the show, check out knowwhatyousee.com.
Know What You See
The “Know What You See” podcast delves into the ways our fundamental need to connect with others profoundly shapes our experience of life. On each episode, through conversations with experts and people just trying to make sense of it all, Brian takes a journey of exploration—answering and raising questions to deepen our understanding of and appreciation for the often surprising, sometimes perplexing, and now and then transcendent lives we create together.
Brian Lowery
Brian Lowery is a social psychologist who focuses on the way relationships shape who we are and can be, with a particular interest in the way we find meaning in life. He received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and his PhD from the University of California at Los Angeles.
Brian has a unique ability to make complex ideas about relationships and identity feel both accessible and relevant. Whether it's through his engaging talks, like his 2024 TED appearance, or his in-depth research, Brian consistently shows how our interactions with others shape who we are in surprising ways. His latest book offers a deep dive into these ideas, shedding light on how relationships drive personal growth and meaning in our everyday lives. Learn more about Brian Lowery at www.brianloweryphd.com
Selfless: The Social Creation of “You”
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