Unknown Vision｜Focus #6

‘Focus’ shines a light on creators, artworks, and trends. We select and introduce creators who share remarkable photographs, presenting their work alongside their vision. Discovering shared sensibilities, we hope to inspire new creative directions. This edition’s theme: “Expression of the Image.”

With the advent of new media such as social networks, the boundaries between reality and image have become increasingly blurred. Sometimes, images can even surpass reality in their sense of authenticity. Expressing imaginary visions through photography—by doing so, fiction can transform into nonfiction. Expanding images into reality, the world is constructed from illusions. This feature delves into such contemporary photographic practices.

This time, we spotlight creators with unique perspectives who translate the visions in their minds into photographic works.

I always try to release the shutter with a wish for the subject’s happiness tomorrow.

I value how much emotion I can invest in my subject. When choosing equipment for shooting, I prioritize the tactile feeling of holding the camera and pressing the shutter over technical specifications.

When shooting digitally, I create my color palette through white balance. When shooting on film, I embrace unexpected results—such as backlighting or experimental elements like multiple exposures.

What do you think? The power of artworks that transform the creator’s imagination into reality, inviting viewers to imagine messages beyond what is visible. To borrow Picasso’s words, “Art is a lie that makes us realize truth”—perhaps by denying the truthfulness of photography, we take the first step toward opening the door to a new vision.