Known for his distinctive practice combining stone, water, and photography, Yoshida explores the fragile balance between natural forces and human intervention. His work centers on rock balancing, creating sculptural forms that exist only momentarily before inevitably collapsing—captured through photography and video as a record of that fleeting equilibrium.

A meditation on transience

“Stone does not move, water does not stay.”

This poetic concept lies at the heart of Impermanence. The exhibition reflects on the ephemeral nature of existence—moments that dissolve as soon as they are formed—inviting viewers to observe and contemplate the delicate tension between stillness and change.

The exhibition features works from Yoshida’s ongoing LandArt series, alongside video pieces and a newly created work titled River Stream.
Through these works, Yoshida presents nature not as a static subject, but as an active collaborator shaped by gravity, water flow, and time.

Live performance

A special live performance will take place during the exhibition, where Yoshida will create his rock balancing works in real time, accompanied by live music from members of the ambient/post-classical group Anoice.

The performance offers a rare opportunity to witness the artist’s process—where creation and collapse exist within the same continuous act.

Exhibition Information

• Title: Hiroshi Yoshida Solo Exhibition “Impermanence”
• Dates: March 17 (Tue) – March 22 (Sun), 2026
• Hours: 10:00 – 19:00
• Venue: Gentsū-ji Temple
• Admission: Free

About the Artist

Hiroshi Yoshida is a Tokyo-based artist working across photography, video, and environmental art. Using natural materials such as stone and water, he creates temporary sculptural forms that explore harmony, gravity, and the passage of time.

His works are not meant to endure—they are instead records of a moment, where balance is achieved only briefly before returning to nature.

WEB: https://www.hiroshi-yoshida.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jizorocks

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Born in 1996 and based in Hyogo Prefecture, Yoshii graduated from the Japan College of Photography and Imaging Arts and worked at Amana Photography before becoming a freelance visual artist. His photography focuses on everyday subjects transformed through careful lighting and composition into images that feel both poetic and introspective.

With “Flow”, Yoshii’s work captures the beauty in subtle details and quiet moments, encouraging us to slow down and see the world with fresh eyes. Whether you’re an art lover, a photography enthusiast, or simply curious about contemporary Japanese art, this exhibition offers a thoughtful and immersive experience right in the heart of Tokyo.

Exhibition Dates: January 14–24, 2026
Venue: Co-Co Photo Salon, Tokyo

Don’t miss this chance to experience Naoto’s evocative vision of time, memory, and the everyday. And make sure to follow him on his socials!

WEB: https://naotoyoshii.myportfolio.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/yoshii.naoto

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“PLAYLIST Vol.1” brings together fresh voices and bold visions from emerging photographers based in Japan. Like a playlist curated for a moment, a mood, or a memory, it brings together a collection of visual voices. Each distinct, yet harmonising in unexpected ways.

“PLAYLIST Vol.1” showcases the work of Francesco Libassi, Kirimare, Rintaro Kanemoto, Ichigoichie, Kayoko Nemoto and Hiroshi Yoshida, each offering their own unique lens on the world.

Through documentary fragments, poetic stillness, raw spontaneity, and quiet observation, these images form a rhythm shifting between perspectives, styles, and emotions, yet held together by a shared curiosity and a fresh creative pulse.

Presented in collaboration with CO-CO Photo Salon, “PLAYLIST Vol.1” is an invitation to look, feel, and find your own rhythm within the frame.

We sell top-quality prints (both signed original editions and open editions) in a range of prices and sizes. All the prints are made at our own print lab Aflo Atelier.

Check our shop now to see all the artworks on sale.

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