In the series Maki a. D., Alex Katsuragawa delves into the theme of “Fields at Night”—a subject that doesn’t so much describe a specific geographic location as it functions as a symbolic projection space for psychological processes. This motif is deeply rooted in a personal, biographical experience, tracing back to a loss whose emotional impact can still be felt to this day. The “fields at night” serve as a metaphorical realm for an inner sanctuary—a familiar place that has played a significant role in shaping the artist’s identity. Even in its absence, this once-familiar space remains an invisible yet palpable emotional foundation.
These works explore the tension between a sense of security and the subtle threat of loss. Katsuragawa’s images do not simply recall a memory of a once-familiar place; they also reflect the existenti
