Amigos of Costa Rica – The James Initiative Vol 3
Auction Ends: Feb 25, 2024 12:00 PM CST

Art

Kai Sotto- Shadows of Duty

Item Number
163
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915 USD
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Item Description

"Shadows of Duty: An Exodus from Asakusa"

13” X 19” printed on Epson Pro metallic paper

20.5” X 26.75” with teakwood frame charred in the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban method.

In the monochrome streets of Asakusa, this photograph captures Japanese Salarymen in a moment that unveils the dual nature of their existence. Beneath the facade of their routine after-work stroll lies a silent narrative of obligation and tradition, casting light on the stark realities of a relentless corporate culture. This black and white depiction emphasizes the personal sacrifices often made, overshadowing the quest for individual fulfillment and the uncovering of deeper truths. Encased in a teakwood frame charred by fire in the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban method.

 

http://kaielmer.com 

Item Special Note

I'm a photographer, technologist and an entrepreneur living in Singapore & Costa Rica.

My curiosity is in exploring human connections through photography, technology, and entrepreneurship. As a photographer, I capture everyday moments of people's lives to evoke feelings of nostalgia. As a technologist, I have extensive experience building and growing social platforms globally, having worked at the earliest days of eBay, Facebook, and Instagram. Most recently, I co-founded People & Company and wrote the Amazon bestseller "Get Together." My expertise in community building was recognized by Substack, which acquired People & Company in 2021. 

Today, I run FABLE, a narrative building studio which exists to help leaders & their organizations gather their  people through stories.

‍I love collaborating with others: with Bailey, we made a film about Dado Banatao; with Daria, we gathered three artists for a Grand Journey; with Loop Studio, we designed a house in the jungle; with Hotel Eden, we photographed Andrea.

To learn more about me, here is  a  recent  interview  by the  Rake  Magazine's editor, Yuko Fujita.  

http://kaielmer.com