“Eye Ohashi’s exploration of the importance of sewing through the lens of the sewing box goes beyond perceiving clothes as mere consumer items. It encompasses a broader understanding of an act of care that is deeply intertwined with an individual’s body, their sense of time, and their relationships with loved ones.” — Mika Kobayashi (Photo Critic) 100 sewing boxes photographed by Eye Ohashi Eye Ohashi’s Sewing Box was originally inspired by her mother’s sewing box, who is a sewing-lover. After taking photos of her mother’s sewing box, she continued to photograph different people’s sewing boxes. From sturdy sewing boxes that must have been passed down from generation to generation, to casual containers such as confectionery tins, simple plastic toolboxes, rattan baskets, cloth bags, and Ziploc bags — sewing box may be a small, everyday item, but the way the box is chosen, the type of tools used, and the way it is organized and stored all reflect the personality and style of the owner. These sewing boxes that have been used over the years give off a certain charm and remind us of the warmth that comes from human connection, making this photo collection strangely calming. Eye Ohashi Born in 1974 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Ohashi graduated from the Tokyo College of Photography in 1995. Her major solo exhibitions include Arche (2019, Poetic Scape, Tokyo), Village of Iaan (2014, Ginza Photo Promenade, Tokyo), Piece (2013, Foil Gallery, Kyoto and Hpgrp Gallery, Tokyo), and Unchained (2008, Foil Gallery, Tokyo), and others. Her photo books include Arche (2019, Poetic Scape), Piece (2013, Foil), Unchained (2008, Foil), and Longe Daqui — Being Apart (2004, Shinpusha). Exhibition: Eye Ohashi “Sewing Box” July 7 - July 23, 2023 Kanzan Gallery (KT bldg. 2F, 1-3-4, Higashi-Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) http://www.kanzan-g.jp/ Publication Title: Sewing Box Photographs by Eye Ohashi Text by Mika Kobayashi (Photo Critic) Design by Hideyuki Saito Price: 6,000 yen (excl. VAT) Size: 257 × 210 mm / 64 pages / Hardcover (Clothbound) Language: Japanese ISBN978-4-908062-54-4 C0072 July 2023