侘寂 Wabi-Sabi Nature Photography is an invitation to:
» Slow down
» Relax the mind
» Experience serenity
based on Japanese aesthetic sensibility Wabi-Sabi (侘寂).
The philosophy of Wabi-Sabi (侘寂) finds beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity.
In contrast, the global advancement of science and technology propels humanity towards the pursuit of perfection, saturation and control.
Wabi-Sabi (侘寂), as an aesthetic and worldview, offers a counterbalance to the overstimulation of our world.
Seasonal nature photography inspired by Wabi-Sabi (侘寂) teaches us to appreciate the present moment, understand the limits of technology, and accept our mortality.
The word Wabi (侘), rooted in the syllable wa - harmony, means "subdued taste", beauty in simplicity.
The word Sabi (寂), from the verb sabu - to wane, means beauty revealed through the process of time, that which is short-lived or in decay.
"I always think of Wabi-Sabi as a personal thing - ephemeral and fleeting and your photos seem to catch that spirit beautifully."
Andrew Juniper
Author of "Wabi-Sabi - The Japanese Art of Impermanence"
The Portfolio is further characterized by certain re-occurring visual principles:
Asymmetry and Irregularity (Fukinsei 不均整), Texture (Kime 肌理), and Empty Space (Ma 間).