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時光 · 境界

Jikō · Kyōkai

Juan Carlos Pinto

Synopsis

Jikō · Kyōkai (時光 · 境界) is a book that explores the relationship between time, light, and the boundaries that define our existence. Through three photographic projects, the work invites reflection on the transformation of spaces and memory.

Jidai (時代) portrays the tension between what disappears and what remains, using Tokyo’s public payphones as a symbol of a fading past.
Los Rastros Solitarios de la Luz (光の孤独な軌跡) addresses urban loneliness, capturing ephemeral moments where light becomes a silent witness.
Ecos de la Impermanencia (無常の響) is inspired by the Buddhist concept of mujō, exploring the beauty of the transient.

Jikō · Kyōkai is, ultimately, a dialogue between Mexico and Japan—an invitation to cross borders through photography and to recognize our own impermanence within light and time.

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Lenght

80 pages

Dimensions

16.5 x 21.5 cm

Material

Thread-sewn hardcover, full-color covers and interior

ISBN

978-84-18953-07-1

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Author

Juan Carlos Pinto is a Mexican photographer based in Zushi, Kanagawa, Japan. He holds a university degree in Literature and a certification in Fine Art Photography and Digital Imaging from Temple University Japan Campus. He is the author of the short story collection El Largo Espejismo and three photography books, including Los Rastros Solitarios de la Luz. He represented Mexico at World Art Tokyo 2019 and has participated in more than twenty exhibitions across Japan, Mexico, and other countries. He has received international accolades, including the Excellence Award at “Epson meet up! selection” and 2nd place internationally at the “Head On Awards”, among others. Influenced by the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema and photographers such as Fan Ho and Sam Abell, his photographic work explores the interplay between subjects, surroundings, and light, seeking to reflect the aesthetic potential of everyday life.