honorable mention
Masumi Shiohara japan
title
The holy fruition
In China, Buddha's hands (the fingered citron species, an unusually shaped citron variety whose fruit is segmented into finger-like sections, resembling a human hand), peaches and pomegranate are called "Fúshòusānduō (the three blessings of good fortune, abundance/ prosperity and longevity)" and are respected as the fruits of lucky omen. The "Buddha's hand" in the fruit, Buddha's hand, is said to enable the eater to grasp treasure. Having treasure signifies having happiness, the blessed state pronounced as "fóshǒu" in Chinese, (the homophobic sound of the name of the fruit, Buddha's hand). Take the homophonic sound of Foshou, symbolizing good fortune, take the effect of celestial peach symbolizing longevity; take the meaning of pomegranate’s plenty of seeds symbolizing abundance. These three fruits put together imply good fortune, prosperity as well good health and a long life.
Some of the Psalms in the Old Testament present the interpretation that pears were offered to God, because they were so delicious, so they often appeared in religious paintings. Pears represent "bliss and happiness."
It seems that the pear was often associated with Goddess Venus, because of its feminine shape, reminiscent of the delicate waist of a woman. The Roman astronomer-naturalist, Pliny, listed many varieties of this fruit that existed at that time. He also noted that the fruit was named after this Goddess, as apparent in its appellation, "Veneree".
With respect to the apple, the account in Genesis, the Old Testament is well known. According to this account, Adam and Eve were exiled from the Paradise. Eden, for having eaten the apple, the fruit of the forbidden tree (the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil).
(Buddha's hands and pomegranates are the only fruits that I did not cultivate.)
While growing fruit here, he became interested in creating photographic works of art about 20 years ago, and taught himself the technique. He was asked by a botanical artist to provide the fruit on a branch, and since then he has been creating photographic artworks of fruit on branches. The "botanical art-like white background pieces" are printed on real parchment vellum, while the "black background pieces" are printed on glossy paper. At the same time, with the theme of the importance and value of food, my works focus on the growth of fruits throughout the year and the documentation of nameless fruits that have been omitted in fruit breeding and object creation.
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entry description
There are many myths, legends, proverbs and stories associated with fruits.In China, Buddha's hands (the fingered citron species, an unusually shaped citron variety whose fruit is segmented into finger-like sections, resembling a human hand), peaches and pomegranate are called "Fúshòusānduō (the three blessings of good fortune, abundance/ prosperity and longevity)" and are respected as the fruits of lucky omen. The "Buddha's hand" in the fruit, Buddha's hand, is said to enable the eater to grasp treasure. Having treasure signifies having happiness, the blessed state pronounced as "fóshǒu" in Chinese, (the homophobic sound of the name of the fruit, Buddha's hand). Take the homophonic sound of Foshou, symbolizing good fortune, take the effect of celestial peach symbolizing longevity; take the meaning of pomegranate’s plenty of seeds symbolizing abundance. These three fruits put together imply good fortune, prosperity as well good health and a long life.
Some of the Psalms in the Old Testament present the interpretation that pears were offered to God, because they were so delicious, so they often appeared in religious paintings. Pears represent "bliss and happiness."
It seems that the pear was often associated with Goddess Venus, because of its feminine shape, reminiscent of the delicate waist of a woman. The Roman astronomer-naturalist, Pliny, listed many varieties of this fruit that existed at that time. He also noted that the fruit was named after this Goddess, as apparent in its appellation, "Veneree".
With respect to the apple, the account in Genesis, the Old Testament is well known. According to this account, Adam and Eve were exiled from the Paradise. Eden, for having eaten the apple, the fruit of the forbidden tree (the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil).
(Buddha's hands and pomegranates are the only fruits that I did not cultivate.)
about the photographer
Masumi Shiohara was born in Nagano Prefecture in 1974. He worked as a development engineer at a microfabrication manufacturer. After leaving the company, he took over his family's orchard from his parents, and is now running the farm. He is also involved in breeding and has developed a number of varieties.While growing fruit here, he became interested in creating photographic works of art about 20 years ago, and taught himself the technique. He was asked by a botanical artist to provide the fruit on a branch, and since then he has been creating photographic artworks of fruit on branches. The "botanical art-like white background pieces" are printed on real parchment vellum, while the "black background pieces" are printed on glossy paper. At the same time, with the theme of the importance and value of food, my works focus on the growth of fruits throughout the year and the documentation of nameless fruits that have been omitted in fruit breeding and object creation.
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