TOMOHIKO FUNAI
Zero Gravity

This is a series of photographs in which person called "levtiator" floats, unaffected by gravity, as if it were a part of their daily lives. The levitations are not at all composited, but rather captured the moment when they appear to be floating while jumping. All photographs are self-portraits, and I did everything myself, from choosing the location to shooting and post-production.
When capturing levitation photography, I try to bring out a wide range of emotions, not just mysterious or melancholic, but also cheerful and relaxing, so that the viewer can feel at ease. If the subject is floating, even in a familiar landscape, the place will appear like another world. I have a clear image of the kind of other world I want to show, and I create works that allow me to express that world.

Author
I am a self-portrait, non-photoshopped levitation photographer. I was influenced by a contemporary artist named Natsumi Hayashi and her “Today’s Levitation” series back in 2011. Under a concept named “Zero Gravity”, I create the world of zero gravity and the life of the “levitator,” who have been freed from the force of the gravity, through self-portrait photography.

I have been awarded by numerous photography competitions held in and out of Japan, and were featured in various media such as national televisions, radio, YouTube, magazines, and online articles.

Website
https://zgravity00.com

Instagram
@zgravity00

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