

The series reflects the human need to impose a narrative onto a situation. Emanata, or motion lines, have been scratched in so that the static becomes dynamic, imbuing the images with new life. But Tolstoy wanted to delve deeper into this world.īy applying this personalised and illustrative approach, fleeting observations of the night – half-forgotten thoughts, half-remembered insights – are crystallized in the moment itself to capture a depth beyond the surface. Flashes of dark streets and bright bars blurred by a heady rush of alcohol that often end in a compromised state, a process known locally as Shibuya Meltdown. Vendor Shibuya Meltdown Regular price ¥4,500 Sale price ¥4,500 Regular price. Nights out can be an ephemeral experience. Home Store Nothing Refreshes More A3 Archival Print. ‘Initially, the photographs seemed incomplete,’ mused Tolstoy, ‘I incorporated illustrative scratch techniques, engraving my handwritten words into the images to open up a dialogue between artist, subject and viewer’. The Instagram account Shibuya Meltdown observes the ever-shifting Shibuya district from a particular perspective. Sold Out SRT021 Second Edition Cassette (Ships in 2 weeks) Cassette + Digital Album - full-color double-sided j-card - all-over printed cassette.
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In his latest series, shot over three trips to Tokyo, Oleg Tolstoy sought to capture Shibuya’s nocturnal spirit, while leaving traces of himself behind. Includes unlimited streaming of Shibuya Meltdown via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Shibuya is a special ward in Tokyo, its nightlife renowned as a relief valve for Japan’s highly pressurized work environment. Shibuya Meltdown Adrianna Cheung 20 August 2021. Looking back through a mirage of hazy memories, a city can appear like a different destination. Shibuya Meltdown collaborates with Tattoo Studio Yamada in a Adrianna Cheung 20 August 2021.
