First edition of Beyond What You See by Toshiya Watanabe(2024)
First impression
Medium format paperback in new condition
In a limited edition of 400 numbered copies
A co-edition by the(M) ditions and IBASHO
About
Toshiya Watanabe’s second book featuresentirely new images from his latest seriesBeyond What You See. As in his previous series,Somewhere Not Here, the artistjourneys into the depths of his consciousness to create images that are both realistic and magical. Reality disappears in his images of very real landscapes, giving the feeling of not being here, but elsewhere. As if the artist were seeking to distill disquiet, instability, amidst the beauty of his images.
Influenced by the Japanese concept of ma, it creates interruptions or absences that give way to moments of awareness and contemplation. This emptiness encourages us to pause, to reflect on how we perceive the world around us.
