Saimon’s work in this series is characterized by:
: Capturing objects that tell a story without words—a forgotten calendar, a worn-out diary, or a specific piece of "abandoned property." Emotional Resonance kingpouge laika 12 78 photos photography by hiromi saimon
In 2008, a box labeled "Kingpouge – Laika 12 – 78 sheets" surfaced at a private estate sale in Nagoya. The 78 photos were contact printed on expired Mitsubishi Gekko paper. The "12" in the keyword likely refers to the that were subsequently extracted from that lot and sold to private collectors. Saimon’s work in this series is characterized by:
" represents a significant collaborative effort between renowned Japanese photographer and the young model Laika . Released as a comprehensive photo book, the work captures a transition of youth and artistic exploration through 78 distinct photographs. Overview of the Collection He wanted you to work for it—to drift
The collection is noted for its range of photographic styles and technical execution:
Hiromi Saimon didn't want you to see all 78 easily. He wanted you to work for it—to drift through the concrete jungle just as he did, with a faulty Soviet camera and an unflinching eye. The 78 photos are not a collection; they are a ghost in the machine of photographic history. And the "12" are the holy grail for those who understand that the best photography doesn't show you the world; it shows you the film’s emulsion decaying in real-time.