Sly Morikawa ‘City of Roses’ - artist edition book

A$70.00

‘City of Roses’ is a tribute to the enduring bonds of family, memory and place. Dedicated to Morikawa’s mother, ancestors, and the city of Fukuyama, this book presents photographs of the city alongside a recurring motif of roses - a nod to their symbolism of peace and resilience in post-war Fukuyama, as well as a metaphor for grief and remembrance through the artist’s lens, inviting the audience to reflect on their own connections to the past. Each page celebrates the beauty of Fukuyama while honouring the legacy of those who came before.

Softcover book
18cm x 25.5cm
uncoated cover with gloss photograph
100 pages
Perfect bound.

First edition of 300, published by Salt & Pepper in November 2024

Price in Australian Dollars
Worldwide shipping available

‘City of Roses’ is a tribute to the enduring bonds of family, memory and place. Dedicated to Morikawa’s mother, ancestors, and the city of Fukuyama, this book presents photographs of the city alongside a recurring motif of roses - a nod to their symbolism of peace and resilience in post-war Fukuyama, as well as a metaphor for grief and remembrance through the artist’s lens, inviting the audience to reflect on their own connections to the past. Each page celebrates the beauty of Fukuyama while honouring the legacy of those who came before.

Softcover book
18cm x 25.5cm
uncoated cover with gloss photograph
100 pages
Perfect bound.

First edition of 300, published by Salt & Pepper in November 2024

Price in Australian Dollars
Worldwide shipping available