Gaze-Upon Podcast

Focusing on a button called "Lost Fashion" Aurore Corbeau (me) reflects on the nature of nostalgia and what it is and what it is not. Also, a heartfelt "Thank You!" to all humans who have been listening to this podcast. I will be taking a hiatus due to life issues. 

We all want to save face, but what does it really mean? Once it might have been a testimony of character and civic mindedness, but has it been replaced by something else? Has anyone else noticed ?

Mudras are symbolic hand gestures in art. The Buddha is almost always represented with his hands in a mudra. However, they are more than a symbol, more than symbolic, and not only for the Buddha.

Paper changed civilization and the way people think. Maybe we should think a little more about paper, because it still will be around for a long time. We hope so, anyway.

It's time to gaze upon buttons, generally. A very brief discussion on the topic of the history of pin back buttons, sort of.

Time to gaze upon buttons, generally. A very brief discussion on the history of pin back buttons, sort of.

Why would anyone want to wear a William Morris button? The answer is simple, sort of.

Rusty Warren is, was, and always will be a character with verve and a bold message. Who was she, and what does her message say to us today?

While hair colour preferences change with time and location, everyone can agree that hair has power.

Stocks and pillories are pretty scary things, and they describe an aspect of ourselves as humans that is  uncomfortable to gaze upon. 

In this episode, I gaze upon a very brief history of hand fans, and reflect on the button titled "Really".

Long nails. How long have they been popular and why?

In a slight departure from discussing a currently existing button, I ponder the mysterious Mi Le Fo. Is he a Buddha? Is he a monk? Is he a god? and why is he always smiling? 

Crowds are part of everyday life- at least for us urban area dwellers. What is the nature of this social construct? Or rather, what are the natures of these social constructs?

The ancient Moche civilization had a potent symbol that has been uncovered by archeologists. Now that Marvel has a hold of it, how will it affect the world? Listen if you dare.

The symbolism of windows in art.

Are you an intangible cultural treasure? The job is rewarding, but it does have it's drawbacks.

What is the relationship between the Beatles and an ancient Egyptian Goddess? A 7000 year old Chinese mythological creature? 

What do rats, mongoose and jewels have in common? I am not sure yet, but listen to this podcast and contact me if you have figured it out. Thanks

A glimpse into the big hair craze on the 18th century. What made people lose their heads over it?

We all know we should not cast our pearls before swine, but what counts as pearls?

Looking at Walter Mitty

Strength from the Tarot pack.

Episode 2: On the website inkydragonheart.com, you will find some of the "earliest" buttons (scroll through the products page to the bottom) feature pigeons. In this episode, I reflect on pigeons.