Meaningful Things — Bert Youn
Storyboard artist, animator, writer and now shop owner Bert Youn shares a small sample of the meaningful things in his life that reflect his overarching role as a storyteller. Many of these items, like those from his retail concept The Good Liver, are chosen specifically for the stories that went into their creation.
Photos by Marat Shaya
Storyboard artist, animator, writer and now shop owner Bert Youn shares a small sample of the meaningful things in his life that reflect his overarching role as a storyteller. Many of these items, like those from his retail concept The Good Liver, are chosen specifically for the stories that went into their creation.
Photos by Marat Shaya
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Beer Glass and Wooden Bowl
The beer glass comes from Shotoku Glass, based in Tokyo. Established in 1922, the company was originally a manufacturer of glass intended for light bulbs. They have since repurposed those techniques to make Usuhari glasses, named for their remarkable thinness at 0.9mm while remaining resilient.
The wooden bowl is also Japanese-made, coming from Yamanaka Lacquerware, established in 1882. It is made of natural oak, known for its hardness and ‘tiger stripe’ pattern, it is thinly curved using traditional techniques.
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Scrapbook
As someone who found he needed to be constantly drawing as opposed to being stuck in front of a computer, Bert is never without his scrapbook where he keeps sketches and other works in progress.
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Copper Tea Kettle and Canister
The copper tea kettle is initially coated in wax to prevent oxidation, but once washed off, gradually changes to a rich amber color. The canister is handmade in Japan and is free of any rust-proofing to allow it to age gracefully and naturally.
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visvim Room Spray
This room spray from visvim was created in collaboration with French perfumier Blaise Mautin. It is distinguished by its use of traditional sandalwood, which was inspired by his morning visit to a temple in Kyoto.
