From The Healing Island

Going to Jeju island in June really changed my life. It was one of the most unique places I’ve ever known. Therefore I feel it’s important for myself to portray the photos I took there. (And quite honestly, I don’t have that coherent portfolio..)

A lot has happened in my personal life after this crazy summer. I’ve felt so tired, and sometimes I’ve felt like I’m walking with a bleeding feet or balancing on a tightrope. All this time I’ve felt these burning feelings of self-doubt which must have greatly annoyed you, my friends (thanks for being my friend anyway).

However, I just can’t stop taking photos, no matter what. So here is another exhibition which is my third this year.

My new exhibition “From the Healing Island” will start from November 18th. I hope to see you in the opening party which starts from six a clock in 18th.

My Kind of Image

You know the word  “utsukushii” 美しい , in Japanese. The word is composed of Chinese letter that has a component of sheep.

I love this word. It’s as lovely and big as music of Vangelis, it’s innocent and pure like a white sheep lying down on green meadow. It is a word I want to use to describe women, the wonderful creatures who live on this planet despite it’s horrors.

I have always believed in feminine aspect of humans, even men are kind of women, you know, kind of like ocean. Like Björk would sing in her song Mutual Core, perhaps the planet itself is feminine, trying to manage the tectonic plates to counteract distance..

Our beautiful, beautiful, feminine planet..

Yes, I think Japan needs more mature imagery of femininity; and I predict that advertising machine in Japan is going to change to reflect the need. I think I’m speaking for everyone if I say; we are crying and dying for something more spiritual. The need is there and it’s huge.

I would like to be there when the change happens.

We Heard Music

I had pleasure to shoot formal profile photo if baritone Inoue san in Shinjuku park. This one turned out to be the best.