TOHRU KANAYAMA
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TOHRU KANAYAMA
brief descriptions of the images

PHOTO (photography)
       I photograph light as it enters the interior of a house through windows, capturing how it is filtered and shaped by the objects it encounters. These interactions result in abstract images that are equivalent to Formalist abstraction. My work is guided by a strong interest in form and spacial relationship. The process is intuitive, improvisational, and accidental. I aim to create images that are visually engaging and intriguing.

TYPE (typography)
​        These are typographic compositions. I use type purely as image or form—emphasizing its aesthetic qualities rather than its linguistic function. There are no words, no symbolism. The conventional role of type as a vehicle for language is suspended and replaced by a focus on visual expression. My aim is to present typographic forms in a visually inventive and aesthetically compelling way. I am particularly drawn to the spatial relationships between elements and the effective use of blank white space. 
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notes on TYPE 2025-2. The type here is digitally hand-drawn. It is intentionally goofy. 


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