Maki Kawakita
I was inspired by Maki Kawakita’s work and found her photographs very visually stimulating. She started photography in 1997 and mixes her experiences with Japan and American pop culture to create this photographs. Her portraits have inspired many celebrities. Her love of photography and dance shines through her photographs. Below show some of my favourite images by Kawakita, found on google images.
http://www.artnewyorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/kawakita_lr_l.jpg
http://www.lostateminor.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/maki-kawakita-4.jpg
http://www.shebreathes.com/blog/images/2008/01/22/silverkawacollage1.jpg
I love her use of bright colours given the photos a sort of ‘paradise’ look to them. She includes props such as the ocean, plants and neon coloured clothing. I also appreciate the use of illustration in her photos.
