On the wabi-sabi side of things. A tribute to the beauty of random imperfection

Wabi-sabi () is a Japanese world view which is centered on imperfection and the passing of time. A kind of beauty that"s incomplete and elusive, yet fundamental. The concept is based on the Buddhist teaching of the three marks of existence: impermanence, suffering and emptiness. Characteristic for its aesthetic is asymmetry, roughness and simplicity - and a recognition of all natural objects and processes. The "wabi-sabi way of seeing" is central to the Swedish-based street photographer, Jesper Blomqvist. His interest in the plainness of reality can be found in all of his recent works. The Buddhist concept therefore gives us viewers a possible map of interpretation to his pictures. Presented in this catalogue is a series of close-ups from the inside of dumpsters. It"s a follow up to a project where Jesper Blomqvist macro-portrayed another everyday urban object - electrical enclosures - which finally became a renowned exhibition and a book (utan titel, EklundhPaglert förlag, 2012-2013). Both of these photographic series proves how beauty can thrive in the most unexpected places - you just have to know what you"re looking for. The pictures in this catalogue is a clear message of this. We hope that you"ll enjoy this unconventional documentation - a true tribute to the beauty of random imperfection.