Nocturnes
In nocturnes, Yokota turns to darkness as both subject and condition. Low light, shadow and grain dominate the compositions, producing images that feel intimate and introspective. Visibility is reduced, and forms emerge only gradually from obscurity.
The series investigates the threshold between presence and absence. Darkness becomes an active material, shaping the perception of space and depth. Rather than illuminating the scene fully, Yokota allows ambiguity to persist. In doing so, nocturnes emphasizes the sensory and psychological dimensions of photography, inviting the viewer into a slowed, contemplative encounter with the image.
