Shinichi Maruyama

While doing a Chelsea walk a few weeks ago, I randomly stumbled upon this artists work while being stunned by an image I saw through the window. Pretty amazing stuff. Yes, we have seen this type of imagery before but these were nevertheless, quite stunning. Even these pictures do not do the prints justice as they are gigantic and quite powerful with their use of negative space. Unfortunately, I realize now, I post this too late as the show is now over. But check out his website for some more beautiful images of his work. Pretty amazing stuff. Oh, his name is Shinichi Maruyama. In his statement, he refers to Wabi-Sabi and the elegance of imperfection. Iím not sure I am totally getting that from all of these but there is an element of restraint here that I am really enjoying. Enjoy!

Here he is in action.

Published on March 20, 2009 – 9:52 am | 11 Comments

By Chris Ro | Posted in Fine Art / General, Photography |

11 Comments:

Comment by Lauren Kim — March 20, 2009 @ 10:51 am
oh. my. word.
Comment by jimmy soat — March 20, 2009 @ 11:40 am
YES. somebody arted.
Comment by James Chae — March 20, 2009 @ 12:31 pm
these are pretty stunning images — but the process definitely enhances their power. upgrade.

too bad the show’s over.
Comment by Taro Yumiba — March 21, 2009 @ 11:56 am
Beautiful.
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Comment by Ebonnaty — March 29, 2009 @ 4:18 pm
Damn ! It’s fuckin’ awesome. Nice work, dynamic, subtile. I’m very impressed.
Comment by uncle_M — March 30, 2009 @ 2:56 am
may be this is something which called art!
Comment by Ehsaan Mesghali — March 30, 2009 @ 4:27 am
omg. this is amazing photography, wish i could figure out these were taken.
Comment by natasha — April 2, 2009 @ 9:39 am
woooow. beautiful
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