Travelling around Japan in 2018, I have steadily been building a body of work shaped by the moments of quiet discovery that emerged while exploring. During one instance of aimless wandering, I found myself moving between the dense, energetic streets of Tokyo and the gentle edges of its suburbs—spaces where the urban rhythm softens and unexpected pockets of tranquillity appear.
Just off a suburban roadside, I stumbled upon a wide and peaceful park, lovingly maintained by local residents. It served as a place of rest, community, and subtle retreat within the pulse of the city. These hidden green sanctuaries are scattered throughout Japan, and encountering this one by accident left a lasting impression—one that became the foundation for this piece.
My only tangible link to the location is a single word— “Hiro”—translated from a sign captured within the image. Yet the memory of the space, its atmosphere and simplicity, continues to resonate through the work, as the feeling of natural space pulsated back into the city sensory and through the work.
This piece is printed on Hahnemühle William Turner Fine Art Paper, presented under museum glass, and framed in Hamburg (Black Oak), measuring 48.4 × 62.7 cm.
