Tokyo Pic Nic II, 2010
Motohiko Hasui  

Photography : fine art print · 45.5 x 56 x 0.3 cm 17.9 x 22 x 0.1 inch

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Photograph on Fujifilm Professional Paper, Edition 1/10. This striking black-and-white photograph captures a young woman with long, sleek hair and dark, dramatic eyeliner, set against the vibrant backdrop of urban nightlife. The image is steeped in contrast, enhancing the stark juxtaposition between her illuminated figure and the shadowy cityscape. Neon lights pulse in the background, their glow adding an otherworldly atmosphere, while Japanese script and a cartoon character suggest a bustling Tokyo street. The composition effectively blends fashion and culture, offering a snapshot of modernity intertwined with tradition. The woman's expression exudes a sense of confidence and mystery, drawing the viewer's gaze. This artwork uniquely combines elements of street photography with a cinematic quality, evoking a narrative that is both personal and universally intriguing. The interplay of light and shadow, combined with cultural motifs, gives the piece depth and resonance.

Motohiko Hasui, Tokyo Pic Nic II
Japan  • 1983

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Motohiko Hasui is a photographer and artist born in 1983 and raised in Japan. 

He studied Photography in Central Saint Martins Art and Design and London College of Communication. After graduating university, he moved back to Tokyo, his hometown, in 2007. Hasui published his first photobook, compiled from 4 years of snapshots, titled “Personal Matters", with British publisher Bemojake in 2013. In 2019, “Personal Matters Volume II" was published. In 2020, he published a book of black and white photos titled “for tomorrow" (Libro Arte). In 2021, “Photographs of the Heart", which he photographed cities under the depressed mood of pandemic was published. In 2019, Hasui was commissioned to photograph the culture of the tea ceremony held in Tofukuji temple in Kyoto. The resulting pictures were presented as photobook made for families of presidents and prime ministers attending the 2019 G20 summit in Osaka. 

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