Yasuji Watanabe
Yasuji Watanabe (1966) born in Kawasaki and lives now in Tokyo.
"Ultimately I would like to use the written word to evoke imagination rather than the photographic image, but remember me firstly as an artist and photographer. And then it would be an honor to be remembered as an exponent of erotic art with a sense of humor." - The New Erotic Photography
2000 In various works, the photographer portrays his images in an
abstract form, demonstrating his interest in abnormal and erotic
expression.
Initially the images may appear to be fashion pictorials, however on
closer inspection they reveal a subtle erotic theme.
2002 Solo exhibition: "Live beautifully" at gallery Milieu in Tokyo
2004 Photo collection published in book form as "Tokyo girls", by
Edition Reuss of Germany.
Shot images of dancers Kazuo and Yoshito Ohno for Suwa Atushi's book
of paintings.
Started to make an 8mm movie.
2005 Solo exhibition: "The portrait of Tokyo girls through the
amidacamera" at gallery Milieu in Tokyo.
2006 Solo exhibition: "The portrait of innocent girls through the
amidacamera" at Subterraneans in Osaka.
Photo collection published in book form as "The portrait of innocent girls through the
amidacamera" by Subterraneans of Japan (www.subterraneans.jp)
website: www1.ttcn.ne.jp/anjindesign
25 April 2007