#0002. T.MINAMOTO

WATATSUMI

http://tmphoto.jp

WATATSUMI

Wata" is an ancient word for sea, "Tsu" is a case particle in the superlative for "no", and "Mi" means divine spirit.

The water that covers the earth forms clouds and becomes a purifying rain that falls on the earth. The water that exists in the purified space is called "divine water". Because the water on the earth is purified by the heavens, the water of the sea itself is also divine water. The cycle of nature that allows us to live (blessing) is translated into a two-dimensional photograph by likening it to the landscape of the sea. I wish the sea gods to cleanse me from viruses.

Headyuki Minamoto

Born in Okayama Prefecture

He expresses a wide range of subjects from people (portraits and fashion), still life (fine arts and crafts), space, architecture and landscape through his photographs, which he captures with his unique technique of light.

He has a deep knowledge of Japanese culture in general, including fine arts, architecture, and theater, and his long-term friendships with artists in each genre have resulted not only in the production of catalogues and posters, but also in collaborative work on exhibitions.

His original photographs, which give a contemporary quality to the spirituality of the artists and the appeal of their works, have attracted a great deal of attention from the international art community, and he has participated in exhibitions at the Musée du Queblancé, Musée Guimet in Paris, and the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, among others.

He has also participated in the production of 8K images for NHK, and his work has expanded to include not only stills, but also music videos, film direction, advertising and editorial work.