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Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
@barry-ervin
Member since 2015
I am an artist who works with video and drawing. I love creating in general! I enjoy learning about culture, especially ancient history! I write poetry and screenplays as well and am very interested in language! Overall I have quite a few interests and I like to talk about all of them.
Interested in Art
Interested in Bars
Fluent in English
Learning Japanese
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I am Couchsurfing because I enjoy exploring culture outside of the tourist experience. I believe this is a wonderful way to promote cultural exchange and make new friends!
Music, Movies, and Books
Music: Geinoh Yamashirogumi. . . a wonderful ensemble of different cultural sounds forming into something new and awe inspiring. Movies:Mouchette by Robert Bresson. Bladerunner by Riddly Scott. Stalker by Andrei Tarkovsky. Also Nostalghia by Tarkovsky. Books: Cane by Jean Toomer. Forever Flowing by Vasily Grossman. The Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
One Amazing Thing I've Done
I made a short film that won Best Film in Festival at Grady Film Festival! I've also received other awards for best director, etc.
Teach, Learn, Share
I can teach English or how to draw I want to learn about culture I want to share experiences!
What I Can Share With Hosts
I can share my experiences and good company. . .also I have experience as a fine dining bartender so I know my stuff when it comes to alcohol and good food!
My Interests
Film Poetry Literature Video Games Food Drinks Comic books Science Ancient history . . .I like thinking hard about anything!
