Awai : Nature and Artificiality
"Awai" is a succinct Japanese word that captures the space where two things intersect and overlap. Everything artificial will eventually rust, decay, or weather away. In that process, things made by human hands gradually become indistinguishable from nature.
Awards
Black & White Photo Contest
2026Nominee
Landscapes
Professional
Awai : Nature and Artificiality
"Awai" is a succinct Japanese word that captures the space where two things intersect and overlap. Everything artificial will eventually rust, decay, or weather away. In that process, things made by human hands gradually become indistinguishable from nature.
About Artist
Daiju Aoki
Daiju Aoki is a photographer whose work is guided by the concept of finding and capturing the beauty in the awai—the subtle, delicate nuances that exist within contrasts. Based in Kanagawa, he actively presents his photography on the international stage and continues to build a strong body of work and achievements. In Japan, he works under the name Hitori Shirahu.
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