Impression of the narrow, atmospheric Pontocho alley in Kyoto. A legendary neighborhood known for its traditional teahouses, lantern light and authentic dining scene. The narrow street is flanked by machiya houses with wooden facades, bamboo blinds and noren curtains, creating a sense of intimacy and history. On the left of the picture, a small restaurant with handwritten menus, a parked bicycle and a large wooden blackboard catches the eye. Decorative paper lanterns hang on the right, hinting at an evening atmosphere. The clear lines of the alleyway lead the eye into the depths; into a Kyoto that keeps its past alive and at the same time reveals its modernity.
MELANIE VIOLA - Photodesigner and Artist. The Berlin based artist is drawn to urban landscape and the lines she finds in architecture. Her artworks are inspired by the latest trends and traveling as well as creative experiments. Picturesquely active passages, modern color accents and graphic nuances find a revolutionary.. Read more…