KAIKOU (邂逅)—meaning “encounter” in Japanese—is a tactile extension of the series, bringing together photographic images and chemigrams to trace a quiet, introspective journey through memory, identity, and the search for home. Crafted with Japanese washi paper and bound by hand, it weaves elements of my heritage into an intimate, contemplative object.
KAIKOU (邂逅)
Handmade Artist Book
Photography, design, and binding:
Lieh Sugai
Binding: Open spine
Cover: Soft cover
Mizuhiki knot closure, handmade
by the artist
Dimensions: 18 × 25.5 cm / 7 × 10 in
Pages: 84 pages
Language: English and Japanese
Limited edition: 51 copies
Signed and numbered by the artist
RECOGNITION
The Dummy Award 2026 / Shortlist The APhF:26 Dummy Award / Finalist
KAIKOU (邂逅)
Handmade Artist Book
Photography, design, and binding:
Lieh Sugai
Binding: Open spine
Cover: Soft cover
Mizuhiki knot closure, handmade
by the artist
Dimensions: 18 × 25.5 cm / 7 × 10 in
Pages: 84 pages
Language: English and Japanese
Limited edition: 51 copies
Signed and numbered by the artist
RECOGNITION
The Dummy Award 2026 / Shortlist The APhF:26 Dummy Award / Finalist
