Wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy that celebrates the beauty of imperfection and impermanence, finds a particular resonance in architectural photography. Far from the search for smooth and impeccable perfection, wabi-sabi invites us to appreciate the patina of time, raw textures and the authenticity of materials.
The wabi-sabi approach in architectural photography is also the art of suggestion. A corner of a room bathed in shadow, a carefully placed craft object, a reflection in a window: all elements that invite the eye to linger and soak up the atmosphere of the place.
An essential aspect of wabi sabi is its deep connection to nature. The house, surrounded by the charismatic forests and mountains of the Eastern Townships, could not have dreamed of a more perfect setting for this philosophical expression. I tried to capture in my photos this harmony between architecture and its environment.
In concluding this article, I hope to have conveyed to you a little of this serene beauty and profound philosophy that is wabi sabi. Photography is a powerful medium that allows us to feel and appreciate what we see every day from a new angle. This house in the Eastern Townships, imbued with Japanese traditions and the grace of time passing, is a living testimony to the beauty that lies in imperfection.
