Ichi-go Ichi-e | 

 translates to "One time, one meeting"; but in Japanese ZEN Buddhism it"s interpreted as "For this time only".  
 
This refers to the practice of treasuring the unrepeatable nature of a moment.  
By achieving this practice, the moment remains sealed in our memories since not the future nor the past can change it.

I use reflections to create a juxtaposition that blends two worlds recontextualizing the entire scene.  
The lights on both sides of the glass create a grid that frames the subject in a world where she appears to be surrounded by others; but thanks to the strong contrast in color temperature between her and the remaining elements theres a hint about an explicit separation, suggesting an introspective journey.

By: Ilan Derech Collection: Dreaming Tokyo  
Shot on: Leica SL & ZEISS ZM 1.4/35  
Location: Toyko, Japan Year: 2021 
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