Shuichi Machimoto

I am an amateur photographer living in Saitama, Japan. I began taking photographs in 2009. I also write poetry, which I started in 2007. For me, poetry and photography are deeply interconnected—there is no hierarchy or sense of superiority between the two. Although I’ve experienced periods of poor health that prevented me from creating consistently, my condition has improved recently, and I feel ready to begin creating again. At present, I am exploring new forms of photographic expression. More than anything else, I love cats. A photographer I deeply respect once told me, “I create stories—stories born from intangible still lifes, standing on their own.” That phrase left a lasting impression on me. As a derivative form of the visual arts, photography must continually be reinterpreted and reconstructed as a form of artistic value. This is something photographers must be consciously aware of. Please note that all copyrights to my works belong to me.