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DAY 348 | PHOTOGRAPHIC CURIOSITIES |
The Kaleidoscopes of Ryo Ohwada
PATTERNS FROM CHAOS
As a child, I remember reading a book with a series of dioramas that recreated the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. There was something warm and comforting in these miniature environments, which, while they represented the hustle and bustle of ancient life, were safely contained within a few inches of space.
A similar feeling is evoked by the simulated structure of Ryo Ohwada’s kaleidoscopic photographs. Many of the images are created from outdoor panoramic photos and cityscapes. While the reality behind these photographs is full to the brim with unpredictable ...
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