Matthew Tanaka

Characters Matthew Tanaka

Photograph 9" x 20" $350

We are all voyeurs, whether we choose to admit it or not … we watch, we observe, we live vicariously through what we see. I am a photographer and unabashedly admit that I am a voyeur and that I love looking through the lens to capture the pure emotion of a fleeting moment. It has taken me decades to finally “come out of the voyeur closet” and show my art. We are all artists in some form or fashion. Our experiences influence how we express our art. Our history dictates our view. I am no exception. “Characters” was shot on a few walkabouts in several cities, capturing the individuality of the subjects as I tried to show their unique stories through my lens.

Union Station Matthew Tanaka

Photograph 16" x 19.25" $375

We are all artists in some form or fashion. Our experiences influence how we express our art. Our history dictates our view. I am no exception.

“Union Station” was shot in Los Angeles, California while lying on the floor between the new and the old sections of the station during the pandemic. The stillness and quiet of the halls were unusual and created an ominous feeling …