"Diablo"
Yutha Yamanaka was born in Tokyo, Japan. He is a visual design and communications student at an unknown university. He is also a part time freelance photographer. Not much is known about his personal life because he keeps it private. He now lives in Denpasar, Bali.
Yamanaka's photography style can be best compared to the 20th century style of Surrealism. Like Surrealism, his photos combine elements in a way that makes them seem like they belong in another world. While many Surrealist painters juxtapose manmade objects with a natural setting, or vice versa, he focuses on achieving the same effect by editin himself into impossible and eery situations. The painting. "The Lovers" by René Magritte, is a close comparison to Yamanaka's work. It is similar to a few photos he's taken with a bag or sheet over his head.
Since he appears to be a very private person, based on the lack of his personal information found on the internet, the true intent behind his work is unknown. His photo, "The Abyss", shows an arm trying to drag him into the mirror he's staring into. This is most likely a play on the phrase "staring into the abyss". The same themes of personal reflection is seen in many of his photos. His focus on birds in flight suggests his predisposition towards themes of freedom.
Yamanaka's work has influenced me to think outside of the box. His photos achieve a level of creativity that I try to strive for. His choice of lighting and coloring has inspired me to use them to further the message of a specific photo. His seamless photoshop editing makes me take more time on mine as well. He is a great photographer and I strive to be on his level.
Sources:
http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/yutha-yamanaka-project-365-photos
http://nga.gov.au/international/catalogue/Detail.cfm?IRN=148052
https://www.flickr.com/photos/yuthayamanaka/
Yutha Yamanaka's Flickr
https://www.flickr.com/photos/yuthayamanaka/
Yamanaka's photography style can be best compared to the 20th century style of Surrealism. Like Surrealism, his photos combine elements in a way that makes them seem like they belong in another world. While many Surrealist painters juxtapose manmade objects with a natural setting, or vice versa, he focuses on achieving the same effect by editin himself into impossible and eery situations. The painting. "The Lovers" by René Magritte, is a close comparison to Yamanaka's work. It is similar to a few photos he's taken with a bag or sheet over his head.
Since he appears to be a very private person, based on the lack of his personal information found on the internet, the true intent behind his work is unknown. His photo, "The Abyss", shows an arm trying to drag him into the mirror he's staring into. This is most likely a play on the phrase "staring into the abyss". The same themes of personal reflection is seen in many of his photos. His focus on birds in flight suggests his predisposition towards themes of freedom.
Yamanaka's work has influenced me to think outside of the box. His photos achieve a level of creativity that I try to strive for. His choice of lighting and coloring has inspired me to use them to further the message of a specific photo. His seamless photoshop editing makes me take more time on mine as well. He is a great photographer and I strive to be on his level.
Sources:
http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/yutha-yamanaka-project-365-photos
http://nga.gov.au/international/catalogue/Detail.cfm?IRN=148052
https://www.flickr.com/photos/yuthayamanaka/
Yutha Yamanaka's Flickr
https://www.flickr.com/photos/yuthayamanaka/