A Parallel Planets piece by Unknown
Having spent his youth jamming with bands, it’s no wonder Yusuke
Yamatani’s photography has a notable rhythm to it – quick shots, hard lines, slow-moving
objects, soft focus.
Yusuke’s photosets have a wide range, shooting both in color and in black-and-white. There are photos of people, of women in their dailies, such as shaving, going to the beach and fixing hair, of men lounging around and of musicians looking like they just finished the concerts of their lives. There are also photos of birds – birds stretching their wings, birds in flight, birds on the verge of death (or perhaps only playing around).
Flipping through his gallery, it is noticeable that the
images he creates are reachable, meaning easy to relate to and easy to understand, just like a lot of songs played on the
radio. In turn, viewing becomes much more pleasurable. That photo of a man
amidst flying birds? Brings you the feeling of freedom, enjoyment and
carefreeness. That photo of a girl peeking through a guy’s pair of legs?
Reminds you the fun of being playful. And that photo of a trashed living room?
Well, makes you think when the last wild party you were at!
Speaking of wild parties and raves, there is an interesting section
on Yusuke’s website. Photography from Japan describes it perfectly, stating that “‘Ground,’
a series of unique color images made of a club floor then placed down to be
danced upon and tracked, leaving abstracted traces of the nights revelry on the
photographic print.”
The concept seems so
ordinary yet fascinating, since it is almost an everyday thing for other people
but most often gets unnoticed. The dance floors display different lines and
shadows, creating colorful abstracts comparable to paintings frequently ooh-ed
and aah-ed at in real-life art galleries. And with that skill of creating
something special out of the ordinary, it is not far-fetched to say that Yusuke’s
photos are hitting exactly the right notes.
Visit Yusuke Yamatani’s
website here.
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