Yushi Kaisyakuji is a Japanese photographer and pediatric surgeon whose work bridges the clinical precision of science with the expressive depth of visual art. Specializing in high-quality partially desaturated photography, he explores the delicate tension between color and absence, often using animals and natural subjects as metaphors for solitude, survival, and silent emotion.
His photographic style is defined by dramatic lighting, sharp contrasts, and a cinematic sense of composition. Many of his works evoke philosophical reflections—posing questions through gaze, gesture, or emptiness. Whether capturing the haunting stillness in a cheetah’s eye or the ephemeral bloom of a single flower, each image invites viewers to confront the beauty and fragility of life.
Achievements and Awards:
🥇 3× Gold Winner – MUSE Photography Awards 2025 (Professional Category)
🥇 4× Gold Winner – LPA Awards 2025 (Professional Category)
🏆 Excellence Award – 50th SONY Monthly Open Competition
📸 Featured Photographer – 1x.com
He is also a founding member of Shutter Square, a collective of four elite photographers committed to pushing the boundaries of photographic storytelling. Through regular public broadcasts, they critique and reflect on each other's work, fostering a deeper understanding of creative intent.
His gallery on 1x.com — https://1x.com/syakurou — showcases a curated selection of international award-winning pieces, revealing a consistent mastery of tone, mood, and narrative form.
“I strip color not to erase life, but to distill it—to let a single hue echo where silence speaks louder than sound.”