Without blacksmiths, culture, and civilization would not exist as we know them.
Iron has greatly contributed to the development of mankind. This iron culture has supported a base for history, civilization, and society.
However, the blacksmiths that supported the culture of iron continued to decrease over time.
I have visited over 220 locations and met more than 300 blacksmiths in 20 countries since starting in 2012.
I am glad to see social changes through technical evolution. However, if we lose splendid things based on tradition, the future is dreary.
Jun Ishikura is a photographer based in Yokohama Japan.
His photographs have no boundaries as he captures varieties of scenes in life and creations.
His interests are of where human species come from and will go in the future.
He focuses on occupation, community, technology, and conceptual culture.
His perspective variety is unpredictable, as none of his projects are alike. His work changes from project to project but fascinating enough, his root concept remains the same.
His artworks are not only documentary, but at times physically created by himself.
