本作『A is for Ant』は、ジャック・デイヴィソンが親としての視点からつくり上げた、自然や遊び、創造性を祝う作品集です。A-Zのビジュアルブックとなっている本作では、Aは「Ant」、Bは「Bat」、Cは「Cat」など、各アルファベットごとに、昆虫や動物、自然など、日常の中で見つけることができるさまざまな世界を独自の視点で描き出しています。尚、作家は本作の冊子版を作成し、それらに子どもたちとドローイングをするワークショップも行っています。
「親になってからずっと、自分の子どもたちに向けたプロジェクトを作りたいと思っていました。子どもたちが反応でき、私の世界への窓となるような作品、私にとって大切な人生の側面を祝うようなものを作りたかったのです。創造性、遊び、自然、美しさ、そしてユーモア。『A is for Ant』は、これらの概念を祝福しようとする試みです。」ジャック・デイヴィソン（Jack Davison）
*本書の売上の一部は、「国境なき医師団」に寄付されます。
A photo book by British photographer Jack Davison. A self-taught artist who began learning photography at the age of 14, Davison has showcased his work across various media. His style is influenced by photographers such as Man Ray, Walker Evans, and Lee Miller, as well as by everyday snapshots and found photographs.
A is for Ant is a collection of works created from Davison's perspective as a parent, celebrating nature, play, and creativity. This visual book takes the form of an A-to-Z journey, where each letter represents a unique element, such as "A is for Ant," "B is for Bat," and "C is for Cat." Through his distinct lens, Davison explores the worlds of insects, animals, nature, and other discoveries from daily life.
The book’s publisher, HELIONS, is an independent publishing house founded and operated by Jack Davison himself. This project marks his first foray into self-publishing. Inspired by Stephen Gill, who runs his own publishing label, Davison sees this endeavor as a way to establish a more direct connection with those who support his work.
“Since I’ve become a parent, I have always wanted to work on a project that spoke to them. A piece of work that they could respond to and have as a window into my world, one that celebrated aspects of life that are important to me. Creativity, play, the natural world, beauty and silliness, A is for Ant is an attempt to celebrate these concepts”ー Jack Davison
*A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders
- Pages: 64 Size: 289 x 380 mm hardcover color, b&w
