Ichi-go Ichi-e | 一期一会 #12/21

一期一会 translates to "One time, one meeting"; but in Japanese ZEN Buddhism it's interpreted as "For this time only".

This refers to the practice of treasuring the unrepeatable nature of a moment.
By achieving this practice, the moment remains sealed in our memories since not the future nor the past can change it.

I use reflections to create a juxtaposition that blends two worlds recontextualizing the entire scene.
The lights on both sides of the glass create a grid that frames the subject in a world where she appears to be surrounded by others; but thanks to the strong contrast in color temperature between her and the remaining elements there’s a hint about an explicit separation, suggesting an introspective journey.

By: Ilan Derech Collection: Dreaming Tokyo
Shot on: Leica SL & ZEISS ZM 1.4/35
Location: Toyko, Japan Year: 2021 www.ilanderech.com