Shintai exist within the Japanese religion of Shintoism where Kami or life spirits are believed to inhabit all things. Shintai are the houses where the Kami can live.
Inspired by the legendary Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki's creations and my love of ceramics and the wild places in nature I wanted to create something that rewarded people who were off exploring natures roads less travelled.
My goal is to create objects that both attract and embody the unique sprit that certain spaces create. They are designed to blend in, attract and support plant growth. But also to stand out in some visual or auditory manner. I live in and love Scotland so currently all these Shintai will be been placed there.
They are there to hopefully instil a sense of surprise, wonder and joy in those that discover them.Â
And also to remind us of how precious nature is and essential a home is.... and aaybe to inspire you to donate to one of the following charities:
Please send any pictures you have taken of Shintai you have discoverd to me at home@shintai.org.
I will maintain a inventory of them on the images page.