Yuc hun

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Yuc hun
is an artform created in order to question the perception of how structures are built. It aims to accomplish this by embracing simplicity and encouraging creativity and elegance by imparting restrictions.

How it is done.
To make Yuc hun you will first need to find a suitable location. In this location you then designate a build area of a certain number of blocks. Such as: 5x5x8. Then you may start to build. The movement is rather freeform but materials such as stone, sand and gravel are preferred and quantities of each material should as a rule of thumb not be over a stack. The building is supposed to impart a zen of sorts and make the participants appreciate each and every block. Whilst not customary Yuc hun has 3 principles of Y (One principle for each line making up the letter.)


 * One shall count the blocks used and give each piece a tile and a date.

(The precise precision is up to the participants. But general a sign detailing the number of each block is sufficient. But it can be simpler or much more complicated such as detailing the coordinate of every block in relation to the centre.)


 * One shall limit the blocks placed and broken as an artist since imperfections are part of the form.

(Let stray blocks tell a story.)


 * Using wooden tools is a sign of humility and frugality.

(Only for the most hardcore. But it does give the work a feeling like playing classic minecraft with the limited blocks and non ideal tools. Really puts ya in da zen.)

Trivia.
The name "Yuc hun" came about after a mispronunciation of "duck" and "gun". It sounded like a yoga movement from the east but the name was vacant.