The clouds serve as a common denominator in Osamu Yokonami’s (b. 1967, Japanese) continued exploration of youth, collectivity and anonymity. The utopian settings in Kumo depict an analogy of the cultural homogenization of society’s interconnecting networks; the social system—as a visual metaphor, the strength of a group can overcome individual actions.
Shooting locations include Tateyama, Mount Fuji, Miura, Numazu—all in Japan.
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First edition of 1,000 copies. Special edition of 25 copies, numbered, in paperboard slipcase, screen printed in white, with signed original print.
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Published in 2020 by Libraryman
First edition:
ISBN 978–91–88113–39–9
24,5 x 30 cm. 52 pages. 24 color plates. Offset printed clothbound hardcover. Linen thread bound. Authentic tip-in image on front cover with typography on spine and back cover in bordeaux foil. Perforated pages for suggested removal. Beige headband.
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Osma Harvilahti – Ethiopia
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Importantly noted, Borsodi’s images are composed entirely in camera. While from afar they might seem to be abstract collages combining unconnected images and overlaid typography, Borsodi’s control of composition is nothing if not entirely ordered. The seemingly flat typographic clues are in fact three dimensional hand crafted letters placed among the objects. Through these elements, the images do two things at once — they aesthetically compel as visual art must and also work as a thematic device. “They are ruthlessly governed by utmost restriction and inflexibility,” says Borsodi. “Creating a solvable functional puzzle AND a cohesive attractive meaningful photograph with a message was my initiative.” So as not to deny any of us the pleasure of solving Borsodi’s intriguing compositions, too much explanation of any image’s meaning here should be avoided. But it is important to state that each image’s word retains a strong connection to the artist himself, and in some ways can be viewed as a subliminal summary of the artist’s ethos and character. [/spb_toggle] [spb_toggle title="+ Publication details" open="false" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Published in 2018 by Libraryman First edition of 700 copies. ISBN 978–91–88113–15–3 23,5 cm x 30 cm. 40 pages. 20 color plates. Offset printed clothbound hardcover. Linen thread bound. White headband. Authentic tip-in image on front cover with typography on spine and back cover in gold foil. [/spb_toggle]
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First edition of 1,000 copies, with fold-out poster. [/spb_toggle] [spb_toggle title="+ Publication details" open="false" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Published in 2017 by Libraryman First edition of 500 copies ISBN 978–91–88113–12–2 24 cm x 30 cm. 52 pages. 33 color plates. 2 fold-outs. Offset printed clothbound hardcover. Linen thread bound. Beige headband. Authentic tip-in image on front cover with typography on spine and back cover in black foil. Fold-out poster 29 cm x 42,5 cm. [/spb_toggle]
Osamu Yokonami – Primal
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Frowning in menace or softly smiling, distanced from civilisation, they patiently wait to be depicted closest to their most natural state. First edition of 700 copies. Special edition of 25 copies, numbered, with blue folder, screen printed in white, and signed original print. [/spb_toggle] [spb_toggle title="+ Publication details" open="false" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Published in 2019 by Libraryman ISBN 978–91–88113–26–9 20,5 cm x 27 cm. 120 pages. 290 color plates. Offset printed hardcover. Linen thread bound. Blind embossing on spine and back cover, with authentic tip-in image on front cover. Dustcover with typography on front cover, spine and back cover in beige foil. Blue headband. [/spb_toggle]