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A Kyoto-based artist, Kyoko Matsunaga recorded photographic images of dozens of people and cars passing each other during a single signal cycle at Gion intersection on March 17, 2016. The artist then altered these photographic images by removing some fragments.

Leaves of Mitsumata Japanese paper were inkjet printed with these altered photographic images, letterpress printed with text, and treated with bees wax. Leaves were bound with the artist's original variation on the accordion technique, using paper tabs to attach leaves to a Japanese Harukaze paper cover and concertina structure.

This accordion technique allows readers to stretch the book and see unexpected images as shown in one of the images in this post. It also makes the book more sculptural and flexible to form surprising structures. It is a delight finding different ways to engage with this book.

Gion Matsuri (祇園祭) is taking place in Kyoto during the entire month of July, however, the main festival events take place outside of Gion District.

“Intersection: Gion, Kyoto” captures a slice of daily actions that happen at one intersection.

Intersection : Gion, Kyoto Matsunaga, Kyoko, 1981- [book artist] Published: Kyoto, Japan : [Kyoko Matsunaga], 2016. 34 unnumbered leaves : chiefly color illustrations ; 10 x 15 cm English HOLLIS number: 99153692019003941

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