"Nihon Sutorīto" is an invitation to perceive Japan from a different lens, to venture beyond the dazzling lights and the vibrant hues, and to embrace the muted tones and the unadorned truth.
The series delves into the unconventional and less explored facets of Japanese street life. By navigating through the intricate maze of Japan’s streets, back alleys, bars, and skyscraper stairwells, I aim to capture the raw and unembellished essence of the locale, straying away from the mainstream, vibrant pop cultural depictions commonly associated with Japan.
The series serves to contrast the exuberance and flamboyance typically linked with Japan, exploring a subtler aesthetic and a more subdued palette, painting a more nuanced and multifaceted portrait of Japanese life and culture.
"Nihon Sutorīto," meaning 'Japanese street' in Romaji, a form of Japanese writing, is not merely a documentation but an appropriation, reflecting an aspect of Japan as seen and interpreted by the eyes of the beholder, possibly echoing the very appropriation of the word ‘street’ by the Japanese themselves.
The series delves into the unconventional and less explored facets of Japanese street life. By navigating through the intricate maze of Japan’s streets, back alleys, bars, and skyscraper stairwells, I aim to capture the raw and unembellished essence of the locale, straying away from the mainstream, vibrant pop cultural depictions commonly associated with Japan.
The series serves to contrast the exuberance and flamboyance typically linked with Japan, exploring a subtler aesthetic and a more subdued palette, painting a more nuanced and multifaceted portrait of Japanese life and culture.
"Nihon Sutorīto," meaning 'Japanese street' in Romaji, a form of Japanese writing, is not merely a documentation but an appropriation, reflecting an aspect of Japan as seen and interpreted by the eyes of the beholder, possibly echoing the very appropriation of the word ‘street’ by the Japanese themselves.
