In photographer Matthew Pillsbury's images, amid the bustling city of Tokyo, the overflow of people looks almost like rushing water.
Tokyo in slow motion —
In photographer Matthew Pillsbury's images, amid the bustling city of Tokyo, the overflow of people looks almost like rushing water.
Matthew Pillsbury/Benrubi Gallery
During the first Hanami, at Ueno Park, lanterns are hung from the scaffolding to greet throngs of visitors for the first of the cherry blossom celebrations.
Tokyo in slow motion —
During the first Hanami, at Ueno Park, lanterns are hung from the scaffolding to greet throngs of visitors for the first of the cherry blossom celebrations.
Matthew Pillsbury/Benrubi Gallery
Here, Pillsbury captures the static architecture in perfect clarity against the fleeting presence of people.
Tokyo in slow motion —
Here, Pillsbury captures the static architecture in perfect clarity against the fleeting presence of people.
Matthew Pillsbury/Benrubi Gallery
Places like Robot Bar, are standard in the city. Pillsbury describes the scene as a restaurant mixed with a rock concert and a nightclub.
Tokyo in slow motion —
Places like Robot Bar, are standard in the city. Pillsbury describes the scene as a restaurant mixed with a rock concert and a nightclub.
Matthew Pillsbury/Benrubi Gallery
Many of Pillsbury's previous works have focused on the use of technology in modern life and its effect on human interaction.
Tokyo in slow motion —
Many of Pillsbury's previous works have focused on the use of technology in modern life and its effect on human interaction.
Matthew Pillsbury/Benrubi Gallery
The element of surprise makes a shot more compelling for Pillsbury. He says he prefers to respond to the reality around him, instead of forcing his ideas onto the landscape.
Tokyo in slow motion —
The element of surprise makes a shot more compelling for Pillsbury. He says he prefers to respond to the reality around him, instead of forcing his ideas onto the landscape.
Matthew Pillsbury/Benrubi Gallery
Pillsbury's images often capture people living and moving in a technological landscape.
Tokyo in slow motion —
Pillsbury's images often capture people living and moving in a technological landscape.
Matthew Pillsbury/Benrubi Gallery
During the cherry blossom festivities, the whole city stops to come together and celebrate.
Tokyo in slow motion —
During the cherry blossom festivities, the whole city stops to come together and celebrate.
Matthew Pillsbury/Benrubi Gallery