アテンドいただいた Tokyo Fixers の皆さま、 そして写真家 MARK EDEN 氏、 素晴らしい機会をありがとうございました。
MARK EDEN https://www.markeden.com.au/
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Interview with Photographer MARK EDEN
I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Australian photographer MARK EDEN.
To be honest, I initially hesitated. Compared to Japan’s well-known traditional paper-making regions, Paper Biyori is still a young studio. We do not work in a grand historic building or wear formal traditional craftsman attire. Instead, we make paper quietly and humbly in a small workshop.
When I shared this honestly, he said: “That is exactly why I want to document your work — a craftsperson continuing tradition in today’s world.” And the shoot was confirmed.
During the interview, I was asked insightful questions such as: — Where should traditional crafts go from here? — What does the future of washi look like for Paper Biyori?
These questions led me to reflect deeply on my origins and the path ahead.
The photographs taken will be published in an upcoming photo book. It may take some time before release, but I will announce details once they are finalized.
Special thanks to Tokyo Fixers for coordinating this valuable opportunity, and to Mark Eden, for seeing value in our small workshop and taking the time to document our story.
As one maker engaged in Japanese craft — I continue to create, one sheet at a time.
