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Surreal Self-Portraits by Izumi Miyazaki

Billy Conley02 mins

Exploring the Unique Works of Izumi Miyazaki

Japanese photographer Izumi Miyazaki presents a fascinating approach to themes of life and death through her portfolio. With a blend of humor and surrealism, her images invite viewers to reflect deeply on mortality.

Intriguing Themes in Miyazaki’s Photography

Girls, 2015

Girls, 2015 -- In a departure from her selfie-style portraits, Miyazaki depicts a group of seemingly identical Japanese women, standing together and inspecting something below -- as if gazing into an ominous hole.
Girls, 2015 — A striking departure from her selfie-style portraits, Miyazaki illustrates a gathering of identical Japanese women gazing into an ominous abyss.

Tomato, 2015

Tomato, 2015 -- A recent graduate of Musashino Art University, Japanese photographer Izumi Miyazaki learned how to harness lighting and Photoshop to achieve a cinematic affect. The 22-year-old says Tomato expresses a positive and comical attitude towards death.
Tomato, 2015 — Graduating from Musashino Art University, Miyazaki employs lighting and Photoshop, creating a cinematic effect. The piece conveys a quirky yet positive view of mortality.

Until I Become An Object, 2015

Until I Become An Object, 2015 -- Unlike most of her images, Until I Become An Object has a message behind it. Miyazaki tells CNN that she wanted to share a feeling of mortality with others in a comical way. The image captures a surreal death -- as though Miyazaki has been cut in half like a fish.
Until I Become An Object, 2015 — This piece communicates a surreal sense of mortality with humor, depicting a fish-like imagery that prompts reflection on life’s fragility.

Eye, 2013

Eye, 2013 -- Even Miyazaki herself finds Eye a bit creepy. The Japanese photographer uses Photoshop to help compose images and expand the limits of reality.
Eye, 2013 — With a slightly eerie quality, this image stretches the boundaries of reality, showcasing Miyazaki’s skillful use of Photoshop.

Hair Cut, 2016

Hair Cut, 2016 -- Given the carefully chosen colors, composition and the facial expression, one might assume there's a story behind Hair Cut. But when asked what motivated the piece, Miyazaki responds, tongue-in-cheek: "I thought it would be useful."
Hair Cut, 2016 — The artwork combines chosen colors and expression to evoke curiosity, with Miyazaki playfully stating its utility.

Copyright Izumi Miyazaki, Courtesy Wild Project Gallery & Off Shot

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