I became interested in Israeli documentary photographer Gili Benita's Kodoku 孤独 displayed on the AINT-BAD website because of the artist's intention to examine the extent of loneliness in Japan. The gorgeous composition of his photographs coupled with the shades of color remind me of traditional minimalistic Japanese paintings, and the distant but purposeful presence of human figures within the vast landscapes truly evoked feelings of both loneliness and wonder. There is a deafening silence among his pictures that impedes the viewer from admiring the scenery without also contemplating on the situation or sentiments of the seemingly forsaken figures.
"In my journey, I was able to find the difference between loneliness and solitude, and the positive presence of the existence of personal individualism."The artist commented that after these figures helped him to discover the line between loneliness and solitude, he himself no longer felt alone. To me, this epiphany indicates the extent of self-discovery each person can reach when they open their minds to the wisdom and lessons offered by those who differ greatly from themselves.
All Images © Gili Benita
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