TAMA Kanako "A Yet Unseen Comet"

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For me, self-portraits are "cuteness and the threat of strength."

When I face my appearance and soul, sometimes my heart is painful and I feel like I'm crushed.

Still, we have countless futures, and I hope that girls can be strong.

--Tama Kanako

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Face yourself and continue to seek something through photography

A long-awaited photo book that summarizes the trajectory of photographer Kanako Tama, who has mainly published self-portraits!

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The first part of the book contains a group of works that "mimic" the girl and has a carefree atmosphere.

However, in the second part, Kanako Tama's fantasy takes a strange turn.

The girl who tries to kill herself by cutting off her head with her shovel shows the earnestness of her desire to transform.

And in the third part, she comes back to life as a Matagi.

By merging with the bear, she is reborn as a "strong and noble" creature.

-- Kotaro Iizawa (photo critic)

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Through self-portraits, I was able to learn that we are worthy of being born into this universe because we have a pure and beautiful feeling that shines quietly in the depths of our hearts.

--Tama Kanako

Planning and composition = Kenichi Murata

Design: Yumiko Yamazaki

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★Publication commemoration Kanako Tama's photo exhibition "Sweet, sad" will be held!

　October 18th (Friday) to 27th (Sunday), 2019 Open every day during the exhibition period

13:00-19:00 Free admission

Location: Jimbocho Gallery, Jimbocho, Tokyo

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*This book will be sold at the venue.

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◎Tama Kanako

1988 Born in Osaka

2012 Solo exhibition “Tamaterin” debut at Jimbocho Gallery

2014 Solo Exhibition "Toy Box" Jimbocho Gallery

2016 Solo exhibition "Comet not yet visible" Jimbocho Gallery

Solo exhibition "Matagitama" Jimbocho Gallery

Solo exhibition "Kanako Tama Photo Exhibition" green&garden

Exhibited at ART OSAKA Miura Jiro Gallery

2019 Solo Exhibition “Sweet and Sad” Jimbocho Gallery

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B5 size, 64 pages, 2,700yen (consumption tax not included)