Miyabi
“Were it not for shadows, there would be no beauty.” - Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, In Praise of Shadows
Miyabi refers to a traditional Japanese aesthetic ideal, an expression of acute sensitivity to beauty and embodiment of essential elegance. It is intrinsically linked to mono no aware - often translated as ‘the pathos of things’ - a deep awareness of impermanence. These photographs present a pictorial interpretation of diverse flora. Focusing on the emotive quality of the subject, they evoke an aching sense of longing, a tangible recognition of the transient nature of life.
