“Vertical 008” (2011)
Although he’s been experimenting with stark images of landscapes, the Kyoto-based photographer Hideki Kuwajima is better known for his dazzling photographs of meticulously arranged reflective objects. He starts off by carefully assembling a composition of wine glasses, decanters, goblets, jars and candlesticks, which he shoots like a large still-life.
“Equal 110517” (2011)
Once they’re photographed, Kuwajima then digitally folds and stacks the photographs to reveal ornate patterns of line and tonal gradation that are reminiscent of Buddhist mandalas.
“Horizontal 003” (2011) | click to enlarge
“Horizontal 004 ed.1 (Light Box)” (2012) | click to enlarge
“Vertical 010” (2011)
