Lately I’ve really been interested in Yuki Tohyama’s collection of photographs from Kyoto entitled Sasurai, (Wandering). It’s certainly in a similar vein as her other book Line 13 published by Akaaka. The construction of Sasurai is simple and the straightforward presentation of her photographs allows one to focus on the pictures.
Her youth is apparent in this collection and like all of her other work I’ve seen it’s powered by the skill with which she brings a slightly dark point of view together with the beauty of the particular events. Her ability to keep things restrained from becoming overtly dramatic or moody is admirable and sorely lacking in a lot of photography today.
On a personal note- it was Line 13 and Sasurai which pushed me towards 35mm again this time primarily working with that gorgeous Super Presto 1600 film put out by Fuji.
WoW!!! The work shown in these few pages is just absorbing!! Superb composition and has some kind of magic to it. I am sure the other pages/photos will be as good as shown if not better.
Comment by ALI ZAIDI — May 16, 2010 @ 3:46 pm
Do you know where I can get them outside of japan?
Comment by Olle — May 21, 2010 @ 5:26 pm
yes- Japan Exposures can hook you up:
http://www.japanexposures.com/services/#books
Comment by John — May 23, 2010 @ 9:57 am