Watanabe's retrospective exhibition, Beyond What You See, extends his series, Somewhere Not Here, triggered by Fukushima's 2011 nuclear accident that rendered his birthplace uninhabitable.
His photographs bridge magical and real worlds, as he aims to evoke images from the viewer's memory while exploring profound themes of loss and nature.
In his work, Watanabe transforms ordinary landscapes into magical realist images, where reality often disappears, prompting viewers to pause and reflect.
Watanabe's subjects, from a pine tree to blooming cosmos in desolate areas, highlight his deep connection to personal memories and cultural experiences.
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