Artist Statement
Based in rural Japan, my work as a photographer and printmaker is a study in slowness and attention. Rather than following predefined projects, I let my practice unfold intuitively—guided by landscapes, sacred sites, and animal presences encountered along the way, where silence and chance shape the image.
My process is rooted in direct, physical engagement. I am drawn to places marked by memory and to the quiet persistence of the natural world. I see the camera as a way to connect with a sense of the "spirit of place": a resonance that emerges when eye, body, and movement come into alignment, and when the atmosphere of a place becomes almost tangible.
My images seek to reveal a shared, timeless field of perception—to approach the subtle wonder that persists in the world. The journey from first observation to final print is essential to my practice; it is here that a fleeting moment is anchored into the fiber of the paper.
The Process
Photogravure is a traditional printmaking technique dating back to the late 19th century, used by early photographers such as Alfred Stieglitz and Edward Steichen to translate their images into richly detailed prints.
In this process, a photographic image is transferred onto a plate, which is then inked and printed by hand using an etching press. Unlike modern digital prints, where the image sits on the surface, photogravure embeds the image into the paper, giving it a distinct depth and physicality.
I work with photopolymer plates, a contemporary and low-toxic version of the traditional method. Using UV light and water-based development, this process combines modern precision with the sensory qualities of hand printmaking.
Each print is individually inked and pressed by hand on carefully selected Japanese kozo paper. The natural fibers of the paper gently absorb the ink, producing soft tonal transitions and a subtle, organic texture. Slight variations and the delicate plate mark give every print a unique and tactile presence.
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