Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Hiroshi Sugimoto Post



How does his work relate to memory?
     - he says a lot of his pieces of work reflect his ancestry, and the serenity and calm of his homeland of Japan
What are his processes?
     - Using sculptures, infrastructure, patterns, and landscapes to express his philosophies of life. He also uses contemporary photography to which he claims brings the best out of pictures.
 What is his inspiration? 
     - His inspirations relate to his perception of time, and the habits he's gained over the years. He's against the evolution of photography and machines. 
What is his concept? Pick 2 images from his website to go along with your answer.  

seascapes - Shows the relationship between the ocean, himself, and the security he get from it 

Chambers of death - Questions why people and things must modernize. Why let death control you?

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