One night in autumn at Chaco Canyon, the sacred grounds of Native Americans, it appened. As I looked up at the night sky shivering, a sensation I have never felt before came over me and I wept. I felt fulfilled.

From that point onward, my life began to change. I repeatedly visited the Native American sacred grounds. Their land taught me to be thankful that living gratefully leads to peace of mind.

There must be many such inspirational places all over the world. Therefore I wish to protect the earth and her nature and be able to be in touch with the universe.

For the last few years, I took pictures not because I wanted to but because I was moved by some force to take them. I realized whatever I was photographing was “life” itself.

I’d like to thank you for taking the time out to come and see my work. This is not only seredipity that has brought all of you here but some other force.

I am happy to present to you my universe.

– From “The Journey: Wakantanka Great Spirit I” Exhibition –
Shoji Satoh