In the series "Tanchōzuru" I'm researching the close connection between Japanese cranes and classical Japanese ink painting (Sumi-e) as well as calligraphy art (Shodō). The images are all shot in heavy snowfall on Hokkaido in January 2023. The heavy snow is used as a white background that makes the surroundings appear like an empty sheet of washi paper.
My photographic work deals with the points of intersection between photography and fine arts. Like a painter creates an abstraction of what he sees, I try to show a personal interpretation of reality. Using special techniques, such as over- and longexposure and working in particular light and weather conditions, (snow, fog and diffused light due to cloudy skies). I isolate abstract forms and structures from concrete objects and classical landscape scenes. Furthermore I’m interested in the poetry of the ordinary, always searching for expression in the commonly overlooked scenes that surround us
Awards 2019 – Aesthetica Art Prize, Longlisted
2017 – Moscow international Photography Awards – Gold Award
2017 – Px3 de la Paris – Silver Award
2013 – Px3 de la Paris – Silver Award
2013 – Black & White Zebra Awards – Gold Award, Grand Winner
2013 – OneEyeland Awards – Gold Award, Photographer of the Year
2011 – Px3 de la Paris – Bronze Award
2011 – Px3 de la Paris, Public Choice Awards – 3rd Place
