This “Sacred Tree” of the Animism series is the ultimate art form which is the integration of photography and painting, in this case is the light painting. This innovative art is inspired by the spiritual essence of the greatest nature. What the camera will see at the moment of exposure is the sparkling delicate soul of oldest living organism. This photographic expression which captures the inspirational moment plays an important roll in artistic culture.

Through photographic prints, I try to convey to as many people as possible those thoughts that cannot be conveyed by mere words. Rather, the prints themselves are my words, as well as physical proof of my being. Much of my work is concerned with landscapes, which wield a great deal of spiritual influence over me.

The Philosophy of Yoshimi Sugiyama's photography is to create a record of one's own emotions and fancies as well as one's sole method of linking the reality that surrounds one's with the imagination that resides within one's. Through photographic prints, he tries to convey to as many people as possible those thoughts that cannot be conveyed by mere words. Rather, the prints themselves are his words, as well as physical proof of his being. Much of his work is concerned with landscapes, which wield a great deal of spiritual influence.