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14/7/2014

Shigeru Yoshida

Center for Photography Lumiere Brothers, Moscow

Center of Photography Lumiere brothers first time in Russia presents an exhibition by Japanese photographer Shigeru Yoshida. The exposition will include 22 black and white photos of the author, made ​​in a unique technique «Fresco Giclée». Author personally open the exhibition in Moscow and lecture in the Center of Photography Lumiere brothers.

Shigeru Yoshida for Russia a new name in the traditional perception of Japanese culture. The author began his career by creating a series of "big tree in the world", photographing, mostly in Africa and Madagascar, Taiwan, USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, the United Kingdom. Nearly 30 years of creativity Shigeru Yoschida repeatedly exhibited in Japan and the U.S., and received membership in the Professional Photographic Society of Japan.

In 2011, after the devastation in his native Japan, the tsunami shocked Shigeru began work on a series of photographs "Boundaries» ("Borders"). Internal experience of the author is reflected in the works: it reveals the sacred value of water surface, keeping the traditional Japanese culture world, where the water flow means for life, the inextricable link between man and nature. In the Japanese landscape photography, as in engraving, strongly influenced by Zen philosophy, where it is believed that the truth comes through contemplation. Minimalist images in photographs Shigeru adjusts the viewer on a philosophical mood.

For the author, and deep respect for nature is inextricably linked with prayer. He says: "We Japanese are not praying to God, but Nature. During prayer, we thank you for everything and express our respect to all that surrounds us. As for me, I try to show the hidden power of prayer in his pictures. "Shigeru travels a lot for his native Japan in search of images that he presents in his pictures. Wandering, collecting memories of the picturesque landscapes of the country, the author expresses his respect for the element of water.

A method for manufacturing black and white photos for Shigeru Yoshida also thin and delicate, as the process of creating and Japanese calligraphy. Wizard works in a unique technique «Fresco Giclée» (fresco giclee), which uses a tandem factory coating technology tenderest sheet of paper with slaked lime and pigment archival ink-jet printing. Modern printing technology in combination with the method of working with Renaissance frescoes that inspired the author, create a unique charm Shigeru images.

Shigeru work on the series "Borders» ("Borders") continues to this day. The author goes on his wanderings in search of new images elements for contemplation and learning.

Image: Border #01, 2011 © Shigeru Yoshida

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Opening July 15, 2014

Center of Photography Lumiere brothers
119072, Moscow, Bolotnaya Embankment, 3
Opening hours: from 12.00 to 21.00, Saturday and Sunday from 11.00 to 21.00, Monday - closed
Ticket price: 300 rubles for students and pupils 200 rubles. The ticket price for seniors 190 rubles on weekdays.

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