-new Release- Mayu.hanasaki.i M.13 Years Old.cocoon.photobook.by.sumiko.kiyooka.110
The middle third of the book is where the "cocoon" concept materializes physically. Mayu is photographed behind layers of washi paper. Her face is blurred, smudged, and obscured by condensation on glass. In one arresting image, her eye peers through a torn hole in a paper lantern. Kiyooka uses shallow depth of field here, turning the background into a soft, cream-colored void. The effect is clinical yet tender—as if we are looking at a developing X-ray of a soul.
"M.13 Years Old" is more than just a photobook; it is a poignant exploration of adolescence, a delicate and transformative phase of life. Through a series of beautifully crafted images, Kiyooka and Mayu take viewers on a journey of self-discovery, friendship, and the quiet moments of introspection that define the early teenage years. The photobook is a collection of 110 stunning photographs that not only showcase the technical prowess of Kiyooka but also the evolving personality of Mayu. The middle third of the book is where
Since this is a specialized release, you can typically find it through Japanese book retailers or international proxies: In one arresting image, her eye peers through
