Big news—our artist Yamakasino just took home not one, but two major photography awards! His unique way of capturing architecture and abstract forms has once again earned him a spot among the best minimalist photographers in the world.
Minimalism at Its Finest
Yamakasino’s “Magic Angles” series earned him 2nd place in the Abstract category at the Minimalist Photography Awards 2024. His ability to turn everyday buildings into surreal, geometric masterpieces is nothing short of magic. Captured across Switzerland, the Canary Islands, Austria, and Spain, these images make you pause and rethink how you see the world around you.
His work isn’t just about snapping a great shot—it’s about finding hidden beauty in places most people overlook. Shapes, colors, and light all come together in his compositions, creating pieces that feel almost like digital art rather than real-world photography.
Architectural Genius
But he didn’t stop there. Yamakasino also grabbed 3rd place in the Architecture category at the reFocus Awards. His eye for structure and detail turns architecture into art, showcasing the sleek, modern elegance of buildings in a way that feels both precise and dreamlike.
His goal? To bring urban spaces to life in a new way. City architecture can often feel cold, overwhelming, and even claustrophobic, with towering buildings casting shadows that make streets feel dystopian. But through his work, Yamakasino flips that perspective.
Instead of seeing these concrete giants as oppressive, he transforms them into works of art—reframing urban landscapes as dynamic, colorful compositions. He doesn’t just capture architecture; he reimagines it.
A Unique Creative Journey
So, who is the artist behind these incredible images?
Born in Bielefeld, Germany, Yamakasino has spent over two decades refining his artistic vision. His journey into photography began in an unexpected place—the graffiti scene. That influence still shines through today in his bold use of color, sharp lines, and ability to find artistic expression in the most unexpected urban spaces.
Rather than seeing buildings as mere structures, he views them as a canvas—a playground for creativity where geometry, light, and color come together in perfect harmony. As art historian Johannes Rosenbohm puts it:
“Yamakasino takes the form of photography very literally. He sketches his motifs with light and then transforms them into digital paintings in a contemporary sense. Brutalism meets Pop Art, Bauhaus meets conceptual art—his work masterfully blends different artistic styles.”
More Than Just Photography
What makes Yamakasino’s work stand out isn’t just his ability to capture stunning visuals—it’s the emotion behind them. His photos evoke curiosity, wonder, and even nostalgia, as if these buildings exist in a world just slightly removed from our own.
With his artful use of color and unusual camera angles, he unveils details that most people would never notice. His work **inspires viewers to see their surroundings in a new way—**to pause, appreciate, and even fall in love with the geometry of the world around them.
As Ulrike Engel, art historian at ART+FORM Gallery, describes:
“Yamakasino delves deep into the essence of architecture to reveal its hidden beauty. His careful selection of image sections, his play with surface shapes and colors, and his artistic use of contrast create an intriguing fusion of Brutalism and Pop Art.”
Why His Work Stands Out
Yamakasino doesn’t just take pictures—he transforms perspectives. His photos blur the line between reality and abstraction, giving us a new way to see the world we move through every day. Whether it’s the sharp, geometric edges of a modern skyscraper or the soft, pastel tones of an industrial space, his work shapes the way we experience architecture.
As Vincent von Frankenberg, an art historian and auctioneer, puts it:
“What is particularly impressive is how Yamakasino subjugates reality to his imagination without changing its core. Through skillful positioning and his artistic use of color, he creates minimalist perspectives that allow observers to recognize beauty where it was once hidden under the grey veil of urban concrete.”
With these recent awards and growing recognition worldwide, one thing is clear: Yamakasino isn’t just taking photos—he’s changing how we see the modern world.
