It’s happened a few times on photo shoots: after constructing a styled vignette, tinkering with the lighting and tilting objects just so, a seemingly perfect shot will be achieved—only to discover a pesky speck of dust or mysterious smudge once the shot is complete. You would think with such careful attention paid, an errant blemish such as this would never occur, but occasionally it does. Until discovering the work of Akihiko Miyoshi, I would consider the only acceptable condition for a camera lens is an immaculate one. Akihiko has opened up a flood of ideas in my head.
By manipulating that invisible and typically unexplored space between the subject and the eye of the camera, Akihiko has exposed a new world of depth and dimension in his self-portraits. I appreciate how the fields of abstract color in the foreground relate to the body behind, but also confront the viewer so immediately as to seem entirely separate from the image, as if the kaleidoscopic patterns actually exist on the walls of our own minds. Who’s to say whether you see the same things that I see? It’s such a cool effect, and I am so thrilled that I’ve discovered Akihiko and his innovative techniques for picture making.
{All images by Akihiko Miyoshi}
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Oooh. I really, really like these. How each are different with their colours/design/light as well as how similar they each are. Definitely checking out his site!
Ahhh, this is so that Aki is featured here! I’m taking a class with him next semester and can’t wait to see what I can learn from him.
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