Seichi, 聖地, or 'Sacred Places' in Japanese, is a long-term study of Buddhist pantheon statuary. This work began many years ago in the temples of Japan’s Shingon school of Buddhism. It gradually took shape over the course of my four journeys along the Henro pilgrimage routes around the island of Shikoku (read my articles on this subject).

This photographic project humbly aims to represent the diversity of statuary currently found in Japan’s 11 major Buddhist traditions. Through research into historical documents available in Japan, this study has led me to all 47 prefectures of the archipelago and has accompanied my work on minimalist landscapes for many years.

The portfolio is a selection of prints based on the cultural, historical, and aesthetic values of these sculptures. Given the complexity of describing their representation, symbols, or historical lineage, the photographs in this portfolio are presented without captions.