Slow

Hello.

March is a month filled with a mixture of anxiety and anticipation. This year, the winds of the season are more intense than ever.

First, I have an announcement to make.

Shortly after the arrival of 2023, I spoke with Ono-san of Utsushiki, and we have decided that we will end our activities as the Utsushiki Video Department at the end of February.

Until now, I have continued my personal activities centered around my work with Utsushiki, but from now on, I would like to develop my own abilities so that I can be involved with Utsushiki, centering my personal activities as Oda.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has always viewed my photos on Utsushiki YOUTUBE.ch and online and supported me.

Looking back, it was exactly three years ago in February. I had quit my previous job at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and was on the road to finding work when Ono-san reached out to me and that's how my activities as Utsushiki Video Club began.

There will be interviews with artists exhibiting at Utsushiki, as well as other wonderful exhibits.

Yamagata Biennale video production

Activities of Oda Photo Studio , publication of the photo book "Utsuroi," and exhibitions, etc.

Before I knew it, the memories of my activities at Utsushiki were endless. The time I spent there, exposing all my emotions, and the scenery that Utsushiki showed me are my treasures.

I thought about what has changed between myself three years ago and myself now, and to be honest, I still don't know for sure, or rather, I think it will become clearer from now on.

I think what remains of me now that I have removed the armor of "Utsushiki" is the change that has occurred over the past three years.

No matter how many times I fall, I want to keep moving forward, one step at a time, without forgetting the resolve I have set for myself, and without giving up.

Well then, have a great day today!

Yudai Oda