The photography series Tokyo Gardens takes you on a visual tour of Tokyo’s gardens.
Photographed throughout the four seasons in both colour and black-and-white.
The series features 16 gardens in total spanning 400 years of history.
"Ijichi's photography not only capture tranquility of the gardens, it also evokes the landscape's rich cultural past. We are reminded that in the highly modernised and urbanised Tokyo, these gardens provide a zen-like refuge and a sense of connection to Japan's rich traditional culture."
Japan Foundation
Links
Capture Magazine:
http://www.capturemag.com.au/yafevent/tokyo-gardens-by-naoto-ijichi
NEW HOMES. IDENTITY AND BELONGING
This photographic project captures the lives of first-generation immigrants in Sydney, Australia, from non-English speaking backgrounds, through intimate portraits taken in their homes. These environmental portraits reveal how individuals express their cultural identities through their living spaces.
Cultural identity can be reflected in language, cuisine and customs. This project focuses on the subtler expressions found in the home. The choice of objects and their arrangement offer insights into how immigrants blend their heritage with their new environment, creating a unique living space. It reminds us that identity is not static but evolves through the interplay of past experiences and present realities.
Subjects were asked seven questions and their answers serve as captions for the photographs. These narratives add depth to the images, providing a fuller picture of each subject's journey.