Month: November 2019

I realised that the narrative of Star Wars would allow me to explore the universal theme of family again from a new perspective, getting to know a family I didn’t know yet, which was very appealing to me…

When I heard about the project I was excited by the challenge of finding thematic connections to the Star Wars story. The story has a universal and unifying appeal which is especially relevant in today’s context…

In my practice I’m interested in looking at how culture affects our identity and the way we present ourselves. I’ve also always been fascinated by family portraits and exploring the dynamics between individuals…

I have always found family such an interesting subject to photograph. Whenever I go back to Tokyo I always shoot images of my own family… and this time, not just my own family…

I applied for the commission because of the focus on the family unit and how I would be able to explore the power of a legacy to bring generations together. It also touches upon the topics that particularly interest me, like identity, youth and subcultures…

My brother (who is also called Luke) and I used to play out the lightsaber scenes simultaneously with the films in the background on TV. These are really fond memories for me…

I’m interested in exploring the cultural context around particular communities, and I’m often drawn to photographing intimate spaces like the family home, so Star Wars Families seemed like it was matched well with my photographic interests…

Aside from being a fan of Star Wars, I was drawn to this commission because of the freedom it allowed in terms of sticking to my photographic style. I also love meeting new people and exploring different themes through my portraits…