Kon Michiko - Philia [Japanese]

Photographer Michiko Kon (born 1955) creates fantastical worlds by assembling everyday objects--such as fish and fruit, shoes and hats--into sculptural still lifes, which she photographs using natural light in her own home. This volume presents 100 works in total, including color and Polaroid photographs, spanning from her early iconic pieces such as Octopus + Melon and Mr. Cabbage, to more recent works including Cocoon Girl and Sister Bambi, and culminating in her latest series, Miko. The book also features an in-depth interview with the artist, critical essays, a complete list of works, and a detailed exhibition history. Tracing over four decades of creative activity, this definitive volume charts the remarkable career of an "unconventional photographer" who has earned widespread acclaim both in Japan and internationally, including the 16th Kimura Ihei Photography Award (1991).

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Japanese
• ISBN: 4336072655
• ISBN13: 9784336072658
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Kokushokankokai Inc.
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.1" x 11.1"