Sacred Trees II Arte Ederretako Fotografia by Yoshimi Sugiyama

Sacred Trees II Arte Ederretako Fotografia by Yoshimi Sugiyama is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award in Argazkilaritza eta Argazki Manipulazio Diseinua Competition Category.

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Sacred Trees II Arte Ederretako Fotografia

by Yoshimi Sugiyama

Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Argazkilaritza Category

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The Design

About Sacred Trees II Arte Ederretako Fotografia

Sacred Trees II argazki-serie bat da, zuhaitz zaharren argi-margolanez osatua. Irudi bakoitza ilunabarraren ondoren edo ilargi-argitan hartu zen, bost eta hogei minutu arteko esposizioekin. Esposizio bakoitzean zehar, zuhaitzak gel koloredunak zituzten hainbat linterna erabiliz margotu ziren. Amaitutako lanak 24 x 30 hazbeteko inprimaki gisa aurkezten dira, koloreak eta formak marko bakoitzean arretaz antolatuta. Serieak japoniar sinesmen zahar bati egiten dio erreferentzia, zeinaren arabera zuhaitzak, arkaitzak eta ura jainkoen atseden-lekuak diren, eta naturaren presentzia espirituala erakutsi nahi du.

The Recognition

About the Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award

Sacred Trees II Arte Ederretako Fotografia Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, sormenak, asmamenak eta zorroztasunak bereizten dituzten diseinu bikainei ematen zaien aitorpen oso prestijiotsua. Brontze-mailako irabazleak trebetasunez beteriko eta nabarmenki sortzaileak diren artefaktuak dira, beren diseinatzaileen esperientzia zabala, irudimena eta ekimena egiaztatzen dutenak. Sacred Trees II Arte Ederretako Fotografia oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den objektua izatea espero da, nabarmenki profesionala eta berritzailea dena. Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren praktika onenak biltzen ditu eta xehetasunei ematen dien arretagatik bikaina da. Sacred Trees II Arte Ederretako Fotografia beharrak bikain asetzen dituen, desirak ukitzen dituen, sentimenduak xarmatzen dituen eta jakin-mina erakartzen duen lana da.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This is an expression of spiritual essence of nature through photographs by illuminating those natural creations which are the oldest living organisms on the planet. The Animism Series is for the audiences to feel the warmth of the nature and exciting world of brightly lit illusion. These works are very unique and different from others because creating them requires one of the most difficult photography techniques, such as painting with several flash lights simultaneously at night in the dark
Dimensions & Packaging: 24 inch X 30 inch
Tags: Animism, Sacred Trees, Landscape Photograph, Nature, Tree,
Production Technology: This series is Light Painting Photography.
These photographs were taken after sunset before total darkness or under the moonlight . I painted by flash lights with some color gels during　exposure for about 5 to 20 minutes.
Design Challenge: With respect to the technical aspect, it was very difficult to get right exposure and balancing between natural light and artificial light. The challenge was to show the color of light which I wanted to show. I was able to show such vivid color based on my accumulated efforts and repetitive experiments. The color of gels I was able to see with my eyes did not show the same color in the picture, the color in the picture differed depending on the color of the object, surface, light source (such as LED or tungsten). I had to control length of shutter speed, aperture, and artificial light.
Research: This requires a research of exposure, which is controlled by ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and intensity of flashlight beam. The 4 elements must be balanced perfectly depending on the external factors. The light of sun, moon, and streetlamps affect all measurements. The color of objects (trees) also affect. Objects absorb the light and change the light reflectance. A few experimental shots will be taken by a digital camera to collect data to find perfect measurements. This hard to achieve perfect measurement creates a one of a kind design which gives an audience a pleasant surprise.
Inspiration: When I learned about my Japanese family roots, I became interested in learning more about my roots, culture and history. I came to learn that people in Japan have, since ancient times, held a belief toward natural creations, such as trees, rocks, and water as the resting place of Gods. The giant trees and ancient trees we see today have survived various natural disasters, and people have worshiped them as extraordinary living things reflecting their appreciation and thoughts in various ways. I
Project Duration: The project started in May 2003 in California and finished in July 2019
Operation Flow: These photographic designs and images of nature are in printed form. The balance and harmonyof each color and object are carefullyarranged in a frame."Apicture tells a thousand words." Thesemysterious images and colors, which do not exist in nature, grab the audience's attention and gain interaction. By looking at the images, the audience will immediately create own storyand meaning of natural wonder and get inspired. The audience will enjoy seeingthe active lifemovement inside the two dimensional world of a color photograph.That is the power of photography.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Yoshimi Sugiyama, 2021
Image Credits: Photographer / Yoshimi Sugiyama