I will not hesitate to cast upon you the shadow thrown by the darkness of human life. But do not be afraid. Gaze steadfastly into this darkness, and find there things that will be of use to you. — Souseki Natsume, Kokoro, as translated by Meredith McKinney
ありがとう

ありがとう

Kimono underwear.

Kimono underwear.

Sketches

Sketches

お簪です。。

お簪です。。

Kanzashi for Xenophilia I-VI in the making.

Kanzashi for Xenophilia I-VI in the making.

More artifacts from the production of Xenophilia I-VI.

Tatsumi, lighting test for Xenophilia. 2011

Tatsumi, lighting test for Xenophilia. 2011

Living in an abandoned space, seeing life breathed into forgotten detritus, led me to make this series. The above image was my first attempt at this work, and the graffiti really says it all.

Living in an abandoned space, seeing life breathed into forgotten detritus, led me to make this series. The above image was my first attempt at this work, and the graffiti really says it all.

Beautiful, Solemn Budapest. 2008.