photographic prints
Looking for tree in the sun, printed on A4 drawing paper, inkjet print, 2009, installed with metal exhibition wire, small wood clips like a shoji ( Japanese sliding doors)
Osamu Tezuka’s The Tree in the Sun explores Japan’s transformation, inspiring my own journey to understand its past and present. I visited his hometown, historical sites, and places tied to Japan’s evolution—from Yasukuni Shrine to Kobe, shaped by migration and disaster.
Like Tezuka, I weave autobiography into my work, blending perspectives to evoke memory and introspection. My photographs reflect Japan’s layered history, a web of influences spanning time and place. In just ten days, I couldn't capture 140 years, but I hope to offer a glimpse into its ever-evolving story.
Like Tezuka, I weave autobiography into my work, blending perspectives to evoke memory and introspection. My photographs reflect Japan’s layered history, a web of influences spanning time and place. In just ten days, I couldn't capture 140 years, but I hope to offer a glimpse into its ever-evolving story.