Harajuku Jam

Japan esoterica

Craig Smith — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:01:42 +0000

We’ve recently published a book on Blurb.com called ‘Japan Esoterica’, which pays homage to the variety of visual imagery in Tokyo.

Japan Esoterica - a colourful look at Japanese culture.

View: the colourful display of costume and counter-culture fashion in the Harajuku district of Tokyo;
the twilight switching on of neon lights; contemporary and traditional architecture; or simply enjoy the other curiosities that make Japan such a fascinating place in terms of visual communication.

We hope you enjoy the book.
(Terri & Craig 2009)

Harajuku 2008 – New Photographs

Craig Smith — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:49:22 +0000

New set of photographs from Harajuku, Tokyo. Hope you enjoy them.

Harajuku photographs from June 2008

Harajuku Jam exhibition in PS2 Gallery

Craig Smith — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 21:15:03 +0000

Thanks to everyone who came along to the opening night of the Harajuku Jam exhibition in the PS2 gallery in Belfast.

Design Series 008

Craig Smith — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 23:13:01 +0000

There was something quite sad about this punk. He seemed completely alone in the sea of Harajuku kids and tourists, yet he obviously got something out of being involved in the Harajuku scene. He seemed to be letting the experience wash over him and showed very little little emotion the whole time I was in the square.

Design Series 007

Craig Smith — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:56:29 +0000

It was raining, very few people around, except for a small group of Harajuku faithfull who weren’t going to let the bad weather ruin their day. This guy stood out … I love the torn silk ‘mask’ and the fact that he’s holding a Disney carrier bag for some bizarre reason?

Design Series 006

Craig Smith — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:51:36 +0000

Two friends enjoying each others company in Harajuku square. The contrast in facial expressions is priceless.

Design Series 005

Craig Smith — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 20:54:31 +0000

There was something very strong about this girl. She looked very edgy in comparison with many of the ‘Gothic lolita’ crowd. I love the eyes and the slicked back hair.

Design Series 004

Craig Smith — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 20:35:05 +0000

I’m not familiar with the mask, but my guess is that this is based on an existing manga or anime character. If anyone out there knows more about this please feel free to comment.

Design Series 003

Craig Smith — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 23:17:17 +0000

There wasn’t much colour range in this shot, so I decided to use tinted colour and design elements to add a degree of vibrancy to this image.

Design Series 002

Craig Smith — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 23:11:36 +0000

There’s a quiet intensity I like about this photograph.