Dear all
I would like to announce you that an Anime-film creator, Tomomichi Nakamura’s first photography work “Like Ants” received an outstanding performance award at 42nd Canon’sNew Cosmos of Photography (2019).
“Like Ants” is nominated by Rineke Dijkstra, and now under the process to compete for the highest award, Grand Prix New Cosmos of Photography 2019.
best wishes,
Tomomichi Nakamura
Last year, due to the production process, I suffered severe physical and mental injuries, leading to hospitalization. Since then, I have been experiencing difficulties such as bipolar depressive states, autonomic nervous system issues, liver function problems, and high blood pressure, making it impossible for me to engage in video production. I am currently undergoing treatment, but the current doctor’s restrictions prevent me from creating the envisioned video work titled “Like Ants.”
However, I felt a need to express myself despite the limitations imposed by my health condition. For me, artistic expression is akin to breathing, and even in my immobile state, enduring without expressing myself was not an option. It has been one of the few connections I have had with society, and expression itself has been crucial in sustaining my existence.
I considered the advantages of using photography for this project, as it allows for the quick and spontaneous creation of visuals, even when I can only concentrate and move effectively for one hour a day. The ability to capture images by pressing the shutter, even while incapacitated, is a unique feature compared to forms of expression that require dedicated blocks of time, such as animation.
The creation of the work took place during the favorable weather conditions throughout the course of a year. While I had previously refrained from using photography as a medium of expression to limit the scope of my artistic pursuits, I have now lifted this self-imposed restriction. I am exploring the fusion of various expressive mediums.
For a complete view of the artwork, I invite you to visit the exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Photography Museum during the “Canon Photography New Century” exhibition.
Tomomichi Nakamura