Japanese Street Photographer Junya Suzuki Explores the Aesthetic of Impermanence
Junya Suzuki, a prominent street photographer from Kanagawa and Tokyo, Japan, presents a compelling series titled “Aesthetic of After.” This collection reflects the Japanese philosophy of “wabi-sabi,” which celebrates the beauty of the ordinary and the transient aspects of life. In this work, Suzuki emphasizes a preference for simplicity over extravagance, silence over words, and stillness over action.
This aesthetic approach seeks to capture the essence of existence, showcasing subjects in their natural state, unshaped by human interference. In an age characterized by rapid changes and fleeting attention spans, Suzuki’s perspective becomes particularly poignant.
“In reviewing my photographs, I recognized a common theme: a sense of quietude,” Suzuki notes. “I seem to be innately attracted to what persists in stillness, to spaces where everything is continually evolving and nothing remains unchanged. Nothing lasts forever. Life itself is ephemeral. It is within this impermanence that we can find a serene harmony in our shared existence. This project endeavors to capture that essence in the mundane.”
Junya Suzuki’s work garnered attention during our recent 2026 Book Award open call, where he successfully made the shortlist, further establishing his presence in the field of contemporary photography.
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