In the series "Tanchōdzuru" I'm looking for similarities of this special kind of bird (the japanese crane) and traditional Japanese arts. In the winter landscapes of Hokkaido the cranes do resemble ink paintings or calligraphic characters, both of which have a long tradition in Japan. I underline this by the using a formal abstraction that extends through the whole series. The cranes are always arranged in the center of the image and consistently stand out in front of a white, snowy background. Presented this way, I wanted to create a sort of a new language, an alphabet of the Tanchōdzuru.
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
