VNDL: Describe your work/process?
MN: When I am in a good mood while soaking in the delightful sunshine, I search the light and shadow upon my girlfriend face, body, or on the leaves of trees, then release the shutter. Or I just find myself clicking the shutter whenever I feel happy. That’s how I take photographs.
What have you been up to recently? (trips, projects, work?)
I make a living cutting people’s hair at my atelier. I also create dolls in my spare time. I am getting married to my girlfriend this year, and that is my biggest project now.
Favorite Quote?
A:”浅き川も深く渡れ”:Even/When crossing a shallow river, cross (it) as if it is deep.
”行雲流水”:serenity of mind becoming a person who is identified with the clouds in the sky and the stream below.
Advice to other creative’s/aspiring artists
As we always do since ancient times, if you try to find something to enrich your spirit in everyday life, your world would be grateful.
What are you currently listening to/reading/ watching?
Shugo Tokumaru, Cat Power, Sigur Ros, Lau Nau.
”What I talk about when I talk about Running” by Haruki Murakami.
”The Future” by Miranda July.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Still living, taking photographs, most likely, of my wife and kids.
Who is or where does your inspiration come from?
My girlfriend, sunshine, trees, shadows, language.
Any emerging artists to watch out for?
Matsuki Narishige Is a photographer living and working in Tokyo, Japan.
