Japanse meisjes spelen een spel in een tuin 1900 - 1907

This image of Japanese girls playing a game in a garden, made by T. Enami, shows the magic and wonder of the everyday. I'm interested in the gestures in the game, the movement of hands which creates rhythm and a sense of harmony. I wonder what it was like for Enami to take this shot, to watch and choose the precise moment to capture the girls at play. What thoughts raced through Enami’s mind? Was it a challenge to find the correct focus and exposure in an instant? The details of the girls’ kimonos are intriguing. The various colors and patterns on the robes create an intriguing and captivating effect. There are moments of abstraction that create another dimension within the photograph. Each artist is in conversation with others across time, whether they know it or not, learning from and inspiring each other. As makers, we embrace uncertainty, opening ourselves to multiple readings of each other’s work.