The first joint exhibition by leading photographers and filmmakers
Three photographers, Suganuma Hiroshi, Watanabe Yoichi, and Kobashi Jou, who continue to take photographs of snowy mountains, have teamed up for the first time to present a group exhibition with Sekiguchi Masaki, Japan's leading snowy mountain filmmaker. These photographers,
who are committed to the act of "snowing down and photographing the mountains," and continue to produce a wide range of works, hope to gain a sense of their thoughts as they take on this exhibition, what they are thinking, and what they are trying to communicate through their works.
This exhibition will feature the works of the four artists, both on display and for sale, as well as talk shows and other events. It will be held for three days only, on October 22nd (Sat), October 23rd (Sun), and November 3rd (Thu), and requires advance reservations. Be sure to take part in this rare opportunity to experience firsthand the passion of leading photographers and filmmakers
This time it will be held in Tokyo, but there are plans to hold it in Sapporo in the future. For more details, please Facebook .
◇Exhibition details
Dates: Thursday, October 20th to Thursday, November 10th, 2022, 11:00-19:00 (closed on Mondays, until 16:30 on event days only)
Venue: M16 Gallery 1F Moriyoshi Building, 22-32 Fuyuki, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0041
TEL: 03-5621-9916
WEB: http://www.m16-gallery.com/
◇Events
Vol.1 Opening Talk
Date and time: Saturday, October 22nd, 17:00-18:30
Featuring: Hiroshi Suganuma x Yoichi Watanabe x Masaki Sekiguchi x Jyo Kobashi
Moderator: Yosuke Fujiki
Vol.2 Recording
Date and time: Sunday, October 23rd, 17:00-18:30
Featuring: Yoichi Watanabe and Masaki Sekiguchi
MC: Yosuke Fujiki
Vol.3 Expression
Date and time: Thursday, November 3rd (national holiday) 17:00-18:30
Featuring: Hiroshi Suganuma and Jyo Kobashi
MC: Yosuke Fujiki
Each session has a reservation limit (35 people, seating on a first-come, first-served basis), and the participation fee is 1,000 yen including tax. Reservations can be made by contacting M16 Gallery (email: yoshioka@zeus-gaia.com , tel: 03-5621-9916).
◇Profile
Photographer Hiroshi Suganuma
Born in Tokyo in 1957. Currently based in Shonan, he mainly photographs snow and ocean sports. His work is known for capturing the free spirit of riding and the moments when people and nature intertwine in beautiful harmony. He is also a skier and surfer himself. He is
a director of the Japan Sports Photography Association, a member of the International Sports Press Association, and an official photographer for the Japan Lifesaving Association.
http://hiroshisuganuma.jp/
Instagram: @suganumahiroshi
Photographer Yoichi Watanabe
Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1966. Currently residing in Niseko Hirafu, Hokkaido. Founded Niseko Upashi Production in 1996. Utilizing his extensive skiing experience, he travels to snowy mountains around the world to create his works. Since 2015, he has also been the publisher of the snow culture magazine "Stuben Magazine."
http://www.yoichiwatanabe.jp/
Instagram: @yoichiwatanabe_niseko
Video artist Masaki Sekiguchi
Born in Tokyo in 1968. Founded Ebis Films in 2001 and serves as its representative. He has produced films on skiing, snowboarding, sea kayaking, climbing and other themes both in Japan and overseas. His films have won awards and been selected for international mountain film festivals, including the Banff Mountain Film Festival.
http://www.ebisfilms.jp/
Instagram: @ebisfilms
Photographer Joe Kobashi
Born in Tokyo in 1974. His father is a photographer, and he graduated from the Japan Photography Institute. He studied under photographer Mizutani Akito as his last apprentice. He has since worked as a freelancer, photographing a variety of sports, mainly skiing, but also figure skating and outdoor sports.
He is a member of the Japan Sports Photography Association (general incorporated association) and the International Sports Press Association.
http://joe-jk.com/
Instagram: @joe_kobashi
◇Announcement of publication of collection of works
Title: Four White Lights
Photography: Hiroshi Suganuma, Yoichi Watanabe, Shiro Kobashi
Video: Masaki Sekiguchi
Editing: Hideki Inoue Design: Masatsugu Kojima
Publisher: Four White Lights
Estimated price: 3,300 yen
■Information
"Four White Lights" official social media: Instagram | Facebook
M16 Gallery: https://m16-gallery.com/