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MAIKO TSUREDURE ─TRANSITORY STORY─

(著) 宮内勝廣

作品詳細

A maiko, during the period from adolescence until she becomes a geiko around the age of twenty, resides in an okiya. There, under the guidance of the okami and experienced geiko, she masters traditional arts such as dance, shamisen, taiko, flute, and etiquette. The exquisite beauty of her seasonal hair ornaments, kimono, and obi, along with her graceful presence on stage and at gatherings, is truly exceptional. Yet, what captivates me more are the soft shadows cast by sunlight filtering through the reed screens of a machiya, the meticulous yet swift application of makeup, and the dedication to dance practice in a secluded corner of a narrow alley.

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), the American poet and novelist, wrote in "The Philosophy of Composition" that an appreciation of beauty in form, sound, scent, and emotion brings elevation and joy to the soul. Maiko, embodying these elements, combined with over 300 years of tradition, represent a rare aesthetic phenomenon. This book is a compilation of the "Maiko Tsurezure" series (I-III) available on Kindle, with some additions and revisions. It would be an unexpected joy for the author if readers feel a sense of ownership, texture, or a desire to keep this book close by.

[Author Profile]
Katsuhiro Miyauchi
Born in 1949 in Chiba Prefecture.
Started submitting to various photo contests in 1995, and began traveling to Kyoto to photograph geisha and maiko as well as traveling to various countries in Europe and America around 2000.
(Exhibitions)
Photo exhibition and photobook "Topos of Festivals: Venice/Nice" in 2005, photo exhibition "Tunis - The Dazzle of Blue" in 2012, photo exhibition "Maiko Leisure" in 2015, and exhibited geisha and maiko works at Paris Japan Expo from 2014 to 2016.
(Affiliations)
Photographic Society of Japan (PSJ), Tokyo Photographic Research Society, Nikakai Chiba Branch
(Awards)
Nikakai Photography Section Nikakai Prize (2007), Photographic Society Prize (2009), selected twice, Japan Professional Photographers Society (JPS) exhibition selected three times, "Photography Day" Photographic Society Prize 2015, 101st Ken Exhibition Fujifilm Imaging Systems Prize (2016), among others.