"How am I viewing the subject of interest with my spiritual eye?"

Recently, I frequently ask myself this question when shooting and printing photographs, and I have noticed that my vision is becoming more abstract in my landscape photography. I am excited to see this whole wide new world unfold.

Living in the middle of our technologically advanced materialistic society, I feel a force that pulls me to the other side of life: spiritual and ecological existence. Photography is an extension of my five senses. Through the photographic process, I can see, hear, smell, taste, and touch the world, communicating how I feel about it more vividly than using words. I am happy that I can share this experience with many people through my photography.

BIOGRAPHY

Born in 1946 in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. After working for a multinational IT company for many years, Hirotaka Kasuga started his career as a fine art photographer. He has been active in creating and exhibiting his work both in Japan and in the USA. Hirotaka also teaches digital printmaking techniques in his workshops in Japan. He is a member of Japan Photographers Association, Professional Photographers of America, and SOHO Photo Gallery in New York City. Hirotaka regards himself as a global citizen having received his college and graduate degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, lived in various U.S. locations for 17 years, and visited many countries around the world during his past career.