Roganfudoki | Masahito Akage | Sokyusha 2023

Roganfudoki | Masahito Akage | Sokyusha 2023While documenting the growth of his child, Agake referenced traditions and techniques of japanese photography recreating at the same time the sense of wonder of childhood. Roganfudoki, Hazy eyed Record of a Region, is a voyage between memories and dreams that builds a bridge between past and present. Perhaps one of the fundamental motivations for photography is to anticipate loss. While retracing the techniques of a century ago, Agake is looking into

japanese binding

The last page is stained

in their homes

She was seventeen

During this period of latency

The outer cardboard case presents dirt and rubbing particularly on the title labels and sunburning

softcover magazine

school buildings

Red mark on the upper pages edges

as women to a potential other

The volume has spots on the cut of the pages visible when the book is closed and a slight discoloration on the rib

but rather a means to an end