Horitani Shoichi 堀谷 昇市

Animals are part of nature, encompassing countless species and individuals, each with their own unique colors, shapes, textures, and compositions constantly changing, each moment fleeting, replaced instantly by the next. 

I strive to capture these ephemeral moments.

I am captivated by the fascinating surfaces of animal bodies. They resemble beautiful landscapes, continuously altering with environmental conditions. The unique and irregular patterns on their bodies, the muscular contours, the skeleton, the scars, and the insects that gather around them, all reveal not just beauty but the tremendous life force of the natural world.

My goal is not simply to focus on the textures of the animals but to capture and convey their inherent beauty and vitality in the moment.