Roganfudoki by Masahito Agake

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"Masahito Agake's 'Roganfudoki' (literally 'Hazy-eyed Record of a Region') spans a rich tapestry of subjects and settings, including mountain landscapes, forests, children, villages, various objects, interiors, ponds, and close-up shots. The collection infuses the world with an air of mystery and a foreboding sense. Agake intricately layers his work to echo the memories and wonder of his own childhood while documenting his son's growth, drawing on historical Japanese photographic traditions and techniques. Yet, 'Roganfudoki' transcends mere nostalgia, bridging the past and present, and weaving memories with dreams that are still taking shape.

It may be said that one of the core impulses behind photography is the foreknowledge of loss. As Agake employs techniques from a century past, he also gazes into a future tinged with uncertainty, where the present may soon be forfeit. Though his vision may blur as he looks forward, he reaches out to grasp and preserve the fleeting moments, embodying his deep yearning to connect with and retain what might shortly slip away."