Publisher/蒼穹舎

Google翻訳
"Semi-Shigure" is a collection of works by Japanese photographer Tatsuya Hirabayashi. Known for his monochrome shadows that explore historical memories and hidden traces of human activity, Hirabayashi's gaze reconnects the past and present through his subjects. This book is a series inspired by the sounds of cicadas he heard during a visit to Hiroshima in the summer of 2006. While quietly capturing stone monuments, trees, flowers, and irradiated trees, it evokes the lives lost and the pain they inflict. The monochrome particles that fill the pages transcend mere documentary photography, evoking a solemn echo that echoes the sounds of the cicadas, evoking deep emotions in the reader. The editing and binding are designed to support the book's tranquil worldview, highlighting the prayerful power of photography. The images, guided as they are by the sounds of the cicadas, quietly convey a desire for peace and human dignity, making this an important book that demonstrates the potential of photography and the preservation of memory.