The photography enters into the most exciting period it has ever experienced.
The development in digital system dramatically shifts the camera from optical to electronic device, the expression method from chemical film with photographic paper to various styles including liquid crystal displays. The photography seems to be recognized even more important in our time both through structural and qualitative change. Why?

I believe that the photography will continuously fascinate us more with its “quality as never to be expected” and “originality as never to be imagined” in accordance with this drastic change.

This exhibition focuses on five original visions of five photographers actively creating their own works in this epoch-making period, to infiltrate into their photographic force and quality, hidden individually in their works.

The theme is HIKARI, not the “light”.

HIKARI, the main axis, appeared in this present turbulent situation and the goal of photography, is focalized together with "site” and “time”, other two axes sustaining HIKARI.

I wish to discuss about the photography and HIKARI frankly and as much as possible with the visitors of exhibition, to deepen our appreciation on this common and interesting communication.

Artist Talk:
From 5 to 7pm Saturday,19th and Sunday, 20th June 2010. In order to share the passion of photographers with visitors, we organize a small gathering composing of artist talk and portfolio viewing. On 19th July we will invite Eiji IWATA and Celine WU in company with the curator. On 20th July we will invite Hiroki KISHIMA and Koichi NISHIYAMA also in company with the curator. Saori TAO might be joined us.

Portfolio Viewing:
Our curator, Naoko OHTA will look steadily the portfolio works. If you wish to present your works please let us know by mail at info@klee.co.jp . (The maximum number of presentation can't exceed 6 persons.) The participation is completely free so feel free to contact with us.