Japonesia - Naoki Ishikawa

The exhibition “Japonesia,” by the young photographer Naoki Ishikawa, who is considered one of the most relevant artists in the current photography scene in Japan

By JAPAN HOUSE São Paulo

Created especially for Japan House São Paulo - 2020, 2021

Japan House São Paulo exhibition space. Now showing, Japonesia - Naoki Ishikawa, 2020 - 2021 (2020-10-20/2021-01-10) by Japan House São PauloJAPAN HOUSE São Paulo

Japonesia

For the first time in Latin America, the exhibition reveals the particularities of the Japanese archipelago, highlighting its diversity in landscapes and culture, suggesting a true expedition through an unknown Japan.

From left to right: The works Aomori #01, Shiretoko #E002, and ARCHIPELAGO #137 (2020-10-20/2021-01-10) by Japan House São PauloJAPAN HOUSE São Paulo

The Analog Perspective of Naoki Ishikawa

In the digital era, Naoki is known for photographing Japanese landscapes analogically, bringing a unique look to the interaction between nature and the human presence and its cultural traits in these places. 

Naoki Ishikawa, 2020 - 2021 (2020-10-20/2021-01-10) by Japan House São PauloJAPAN HOUSE São Paulo

About the Young Photographer

Ishikawa has an extensive artistic background, having held successful exhibitions throughout Asia and the United States, in addition to collecting awards such as from The Photographic Society of Japan, in the Lifetime Achievement Awards category, consolidating his career.

Now showing, Japonesia - Naoki Ishikawa, 2020 - 2021 (2020-10-20/2021-01-10) by Japan House São PauloJAPAN HOUSE São Paulo

Adventures, Expeditions, and Unique Photographic Results

The meticulously selected photographs that are part of Japonesia are from different series made by Ishikawa from 2009 to 2018, and are developed in different dimensions, composing a set that gathers images of more than 20 islands in the archipelago.

The meticulously selected photographs that are part of Japonesia are from different series made by Ishikawa from 2009 to 2018, and are developed in different dimensions, composing a set that gathers images of more than 20 islands in the archipelago.

“It is a beautiful work by a 21st century artist who urges us to take part in his discoveries. We are very pleased to be able to feature him for the first time in Latin America.”

Japan House São Paulo exhibition space. Now showing, Japonesia - Naoki Ishikawa, 2020 - 2021 (2020-10-20/2021-01-10) by Japan House São PauloJAPAN HOUSE São Paulo

The works selected for this exhibition are the result of the artist’s explorations, travels, climbing, and adventures and explore nature, emphasizing scenes and punctuating both man in motion and urban elements.

The work Mt.Fuji #037, Mount Fuji, Japan, 2008 (2020-10-20/2021-01-10) by Japan House São PauloJAPAN HOUSE São Paulo

Japan and the Sea: Inseparable From Each Other

Naoki Ishikawa presents the sea, inseparable from the representation of Japan, as an element of great importance among his works and, in “Japonesia,” it appears either as a highlight or as a backdrop for so many other representations, in a way to portray the essence of Japan. 

The work Mt.Fuji #037, Mount Fuji, Japan, 2008 (2020-10-20/2021-01-10) by Japan House São PauloJAPAN HOUSE São Paulo

Fuji-san Under the Limelight

Another essential element of this expedition, Mount Fuji is also present prominently among the works, in photographs that result from a climb that the artist made in 2009, bringing his delicate look to this important icon.

Japonesia?



The term ‘Japonesia’ was created and conceptualized by the Japanese writer Toshio Shimao to emphasize that Japan is a group of islands.

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