Introduction

My name is Mag ( @mag_cinephoto ) . I’m a photographer who, in addition to my day job, searches for the hidden beauty in everyday life. Here is a brief profile.

• Opensea 4 works, Foundation 3 works sold, Volume Trade of over 1ETH
• 700+ people per NFT exchange space in Japan and English + viewings

I have been active in NFT Photography for about 6 months. I’m pleased to announce my first collection of 4 NFT Photography editions, titled "Multifaceted Tokyo”.

What is Multifaceted Tokyo?

Multifaceted Tokyo consists of a series of photographs taken during a one-day walking tour of Tokyo, and curated from the most memorable and decisive moments.

Tokyo is a city full of multifaceted charm, blending modern with historical. It is a city of architecture, culture, people, fashion, and food, all of which have a charm that is difficult to describe in a single word.

As a photographer who mainly uses everyday life as inspiration, moments in which the boundary between reality and fiction were blurred, and in which there was scope for imagination, were the most precious ones captured during my photo walk. The unique combinations of human motion, geometric patterns, modern architecture and the sophisticated atmosphere of the city became my muse.

For this drop, I will present four images, each consisting of 10 editions. In the form of editions, I wish to enjoy and share the many facets of Tokyo with as many people as possible.

I hope that this collection enables the viewer to feel the quirky charm of Tokyo, while evoking a sense of curiosity.

How Multifaceted Tokyo was Created and What it Represents

“A collection of desires”. That is how the great street snap photographer Daido Moriyama described Tokyo.

With the Covid-19 disaster, becoming a new parent, and my day job, it has become difficult for me to travel far from home: this has been the driving force behind my motivation to "find the hidden beauty in everyday life”, which has now become my brand in the NFT space.

One fine day, I was lucky enough to make time to shoot alone for an entire day without raising children or working at my day job. I boarded a train bound for Tokyo on a half-hearted impulse.

The photographs I took featured fragments of Tokyo's architecture, streets, and busy business people as subjects and backgrounds without conscious thought. The images in this collection were shot in Marunouchi, one of Tokyo’s commercial hubs. Since I shot on a weekday, most of the people in town were at work.

What left a strong impression on me as I was curating the photos were the intricate patterns and geometric shapes of the architecture, the reflections, and the fashions that stood out in the city. The combination of these elements, many of them spontaneous, resulted in images that would spark a person’s curiosity and imagination.

It was like a tanka or haiku: from which multiple interpretations are often possible, with the limited sounds of a single word.

I think the reason why I value curiosity so much is because I had experienced a loss of curiosity due to the Covid-19 disaster that prevented me from going out and connecting with my creative side. I also believe that the act of looking at the world with imagination and curiosity in such a way leads to vitality not only in photography but also in daily living.

If these images could trigger a sense of wonder in the viewer, I would consider myself to have succeeded in my mission as a photographer.

Why did You Decide on the Edition Format?

This collection consists of four works in editions of 10 per piece, for a total of 40 pieces. I chose this format because I wished to make a more varied body of work available to a wider range of collectors at an affordable price. I also felt that the multifaceted nature of the theme could not be adequately expressed in a single work.

About Listing

• WL will be distributed to all 1/1 artwork holders by the Snapshot Date and a certain number of others.
• WL holders will receive a flat price of 0.015 ETH for any piece during the presale period. You may also purchase multiple pieces. The number of pieces is limited, so if there is a piece you are interested in, please purchase it as soon as possible.
• The price for the public sale will be 0.03 ETH.

The current schedule is as follows. (*Subject to change)

• 1/1 Snapshot Date: Monday, 6/20 at 21:30 JST
• WL Pre Sale: 6/22 (Wed) 21:30 JST ~ 6/23 (Thu) 20:00 JST
• Public Sale: 6/23(Thu) 22:30 JST

Roadmap for the Future

Most recently, I would like to create a zine about this edition and make it NFT. I will also include photos that were not included in the edition. The future edition will also be based on Tokyo.

I would be open to assess the direction of the collection with feedback and discussions on what kind of area (Akihabara? Shibuya? Shinjuku?) to choose as the next photo spot, what style to shoot and develop, and so on.

I believe that I can improve my own value through NFT activities and that giving back through my activities and knowledge will lead to the long-term development of the NFT photography community, and I want to continuously reward those who support me.

I’ll plan to set up a Discord as a base for research and communication for this purpose. I would like to create a casual place where we can communicate with each other about our ideas, which are not easy to write about on Twitter. This will be my first attempt, but I am excited to be able to take on this challenge.