The Picture Looks Back
Kyoto and New York City
Every subject returns the camera’s gaze, turning scrutiny back on the viewer and questioning how we judge vulnerability, privacy, dignity and agency.
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These galleries feature photographs from my archive that were made in Kyoto, Japan, showcasing the city’s rich cultural heritage, historic sites, and natural beauty. The images engage with themes of cultural identity, social dynamics, natural and urban environments, and explore the relationship between individuals and their surroundings.
1. Kyoto-focused studies
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Miyagawacho in Passing
A close street study of maiko, geiko and everyday movement through Miyagawacho, one of Kyoto’s working hanamachi districts.
2. Multi-location studies featuring Kyoto
Floral Footpath
Kyoto, Melbourne, and New York City
Flowers as cultural messengers and moving gestures through the city.