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“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.
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“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.
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“Vertical 010” (2011)