Portrait of J

ISBN-13: 9780999124529 / Angielski / Twarda / 2025 / 232 str.

Takashi Homma

Opis

Portrait of J joins the rich tradition of socially engaged portraiture, echoing seminal works such as August Sanderâs Face of Our Time, Irving Pennâs Small Trades, and, Wolfgang Tillmansâs Portraits What distinguishes Portrait of J is its intentional focus on ordinary individuals photographed with the same care and reverence often reserved for cultural icons. Shot across a variety of familiar, recognizable locations, mainly in urban environments, Hommaâs portraits have an illuminating quality that reveal a psychological depth in their subjects. His portraits are guided by empathy and a desire to observe people as they areâfree from manipulation or staging. The result is a more inclusive, nuanced visual representation of Japanese identityâexpanding the lens through which Japanese people are seen both within Japan and internationally. While Japan has long fascinated audiences in the U.S., Europe, and beyondâoften admired for its aesthetics, traditions, and technological innovationâthe lived realities of its people are often idealized, misunderstood, or overlooked. Portrait of J is especially meaningful in that it offers a platform for a Japanese photographer to speak directly, intentionally, and reflectively through his workâpresenting a grounded and authentic portrait of contemporary Japan.