16/06/2022
The Memory Palace of Don Freeman
Though Don Freeman may be American, his life's journey started in Japan: "My Dad was in the navy and stationed in Yokosuka, Japan, where I was born. We lived in a nearby village with other Japanese families, many women wore traditional kimonos then. I vaguely remember celebrating Tango no Sekku flying paper fish kites.”
His family moved back to the U.S. after a few years, but Japan has stuck with him ever since. Not least because of his Dad's appreciation for the culture. His photography is palpably influenced by a Japanese inclination. As WBSB contributor, Kevin Guyer puts it, exercising patience, waiting for a tree’s blossoms to appear, searching for the perfectly imperfect moment to push the camera’s shutter – this is the work of Don Freeman.
Explore Don Freeman's Memory Palace through Kevin Guyer's eyes through the link in our bio.
Image credits:
1. Don Freeman “Dogwood 18 (Grey, Shell Pink)”, 2021. Black and white photography, watercolor and digital rendering. Digital print 42 x 60 in.
2. Don Freeman “Chrysanthemum (Blue and Pink)”, 2002. Unique hand-toned silver gelatin print. 14 x 19 in.
3. Don Freeman “Blue Lady”, 2009. Hand-toned silver gelatin print. 14 x 19 in.
4. Don Freeman “Japanese Vase”, 2000. Unique hand-toned silver gelatin print. 13 x 19 in.
5. Don Freeman “Dogwood 3 ( Cerulean Blue, Indian Red )”, 2021. Black and white photography, watercolor and digital rendering. Digital print on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper 60 X 43” Edition of 5.
All images ©︎ Don Freeman (Courtesy Don Freeman)
