On November 22, 2024, LAID BUG will present a solo exhibition by Yushi Arimura, a photographer based in Kagoshima who captures landscapes and objects using a film camera, documenting his daily fieldwork. 

His works, framed with precision and accompanied by the natural light present at the scene, reveal the essence of his subjects, which range from quietly rippling seas to dense forests, wildlife, and abandoned buildings. Arimura held his first solo exhibition at LAID BUG in July 2023, and in November 2024, he participated in the group exhibition "INTANGIBILITY" at HVW8 Gallery in Berlin.

Arimura will present some of the works at his second exhibition at LAID BUG named  "Scotoma." Medically, "scotoma" refers to a "blind spot" in one's vision. In psychological terms, it denotes a state where an individual fails to perceive certain information or facts due to unconscious biases or filters. Arimura's approach to photography has long focused on exploring these unseen or unconscious spaces. Arimura explains that not only does he instinctively capture moments when elements from the unconscious surface, but when developing the film and objectively observing the result, he can also perceive things beyond awareness.

Through his unique photographic expression, which cherishes the subtle dissonance and uncertainty that lingers within the beauty of fleeting moments, Arimura's works offer viewers a chance for new revelations and evoke long-forgotten memories. We’re excited for you to discover the stories within each work.