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Gold 2019 Book / People

Oyako An Ode to Parents and Children

Oyako is the Japanese word for parent and child. I started this series as a way of looking at Japanese culture and how it changes from one generation to the next. The parents are the link to the families’ roots and the children are a bridge to the future. Looking at their portraits, it feels like more than just a moment in time. I am seeing the families' past, present, and future.

  • Biography
    Bruce Osborn has been based in Tokyo for the past 3 decades. His work has appeared in numerous publications and advertisements. He has received many professional awards and recognitions, published photo books, and staged major exhibitions featuring his photography. The most extensive collection is the photo series on Japanese Parents and Children, known as OYAKO.
  • Awards
    2017 Tokyo International Foto Awards / Honorable Mention Fine Art - Still Life category (Professional) 2018 Eighth Annual Exposure Photography Award / Winners OYAKO (Parents & Children) 2018 Tokyo International Foto Awards / Gold People - Family category (Professional) 2018 One Eyeland Photography Awards / Bronze Book - People category (Professional) 2019 London International Creative Competition / Finalists Book Category (Professional)

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