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There is often a sense of "mono no aware" (the pathos of things) in her work—a realization that even a fresh tomato is in a state of transit toward decay. Why "Petit Tomato" Resonates Today Photo Sumiko Kiyooka Petit Tomato
Her film work has a tactile quality that digital photography often lacks. For modern photographers, her work serves as a
In Kiyooka’s lens, however, these small objects lose their "cuteness" and take on a sculptural, almost alien quality. Her work with small fruits and household objects typically features: Collecting and Viewing Kiyooka’s Work There is often