ICON

This image symbolically frames Tokyo Skytree through bold red architectural forms, inspired by the historical meaning of “icon” as a sacred window. In ancient Greek, eikon (εἰκών) referred not merely to an image, but to a window connecting the earthly to the divine. In Eastern Orthodox tradition, icons were believed to serve as portals between the viewer and the sacred realm. In this photograph, the red foreground represents our structured, immediate world. Through this aperture, we encounter the Skytree not as a landmark, but as a symbolic presence—a dimension just beyond the everyday. The composition isn’t just a frame; it is a mirror reflecting the viewer’s own values and interpretations. If you sense mystery in this image, it’s because you carry mystery within. If you perceive dignity, it is a dignity reflected from within yourself. This piece is an invitation to a silent dialogue. It poses the question: “What if the world beyond the frame is also gazing back at you?”