© Hikari Mori
Leica Camera Japan is pleased to present "Hisoku – The Silence of Light", the first solo photography exhibition by Hikari Mori, to be held at Leica Gallery Kyoto and Leica Gallery Omotesando. Widely recognized for her international career as a model, Hikari Mori has long cultivated a deep appreciation for nature and Japanese culture. This exhibition brings together photographs captured during her travels and everyday life, featuring the light, colors, landscapes, and fleeting moments that have moved her deeply.
The exhibition title, Hisoku (秘色), refers to a color associated with celadon, a term that was introduced to Japan and has long been cherished as a traditional color name. Mori reinterprets the word as a color that quietly emerges at the intersection of light and time, revealing itself within the hearts of those who encounter it. Ephemeral light, shifting colors, and a profound sense of stillness. Through photography, Mori explores not only the landscapes before her eyes, but also the intangible world that lies beyond them, a realm that cannot easily be expressed in words.
As she has engaged with the world through the lens of a camera, her gaze has gradually shifted from the external to the internal. Photography has evolved beyond a means of recording what is visible; it has become a practice of perceiving with the heart, allowing her to reflect on her sensory experiences and her connection to the world around her. “HIisoku – The Silence of Light" marks Mori's first photography exhibition, an exploration of light, time, and the essence of life through the medium of photography.
Hisoku - The Silence of Light
A practice of turning inward—
learning to see not with the eyes, but with the heart.
Through the fleeting shimmer of light,
I move between the visible and the invisible.
Light gives birth to color,
and time deepens love.
Hidden between light and time,
“秘色 Hisoku” reveals itself to the one who sees.
With a camera in my hands, I gaze upon the world.
And beyond what meets the eye,
a presence quietly speaks to me.
The universe was here all along…
…and there, I find the gift of life.
Hikari Mori
For the occasion of this exhibition, a limited number of photobooks by Hikari Mori will also be available for purchase at Leica Store Kyoto and Leica Store Omotesando.
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Title |
"Hisoku: The Silence of Light – Special Edition" |
"Hisoku: The Silence of Light – Tabloid Edition" |
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Publisher |
Hikari Mori |
Crossover INC. |
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Design |
Eiji Ueda (Shirushi Design Factory) |
Eiji Ueda (Shirushi Design Factory) |
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Price |
200,000 JPY (excl. tax) |
5,000 JPY (excl. tax) |
※Available in limited quantities. Sales will end once all copies have sold out.
Photo Exhibition Overview
| Title | Hisoku – The Silence of Light |
| Date & Venue |
December 5, 2026 to March 7, 2027 Leica Gallery Kyoto (Leica Store Kyoto 2F) 570-120 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Tel: 075-532-0320 Closed on Mondays * Please be advised that dates and times are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. |
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＊ Leica Gallery Omotesando will also present a photo exhibition by Hikari Mori from December 11, 2026 – March 7, 2027 . |
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Hikari Mori
Born in Tokyo in 1992, Hikari Mori studied Chinese Literature at the Faculty of Letters, Keio University. She began her career as a model while still a student and has since established herself internationally through appearances in leading fashion magazines and advertising campaigns, participation in the Paris collections, and appearances at the Met Gala. She has also served as a brand ambassador for Shiseido and Bulgari. Beyond her work in fashion, Mori is committed to sharing Japanese culture and traditions with a global audience. She is a co-founder of tefutefu, Inc. and serves as an ambassador for Plan International Japan. In 2022, she received both the Bulgari Aurora Award and the Figaro Japon BWA Award. In 2024, she was named a Forbes JAPAN CULTURE-PRENEUR.
This exhibition marks the beginning of a new chapter in her artistic practice.
Leica Gallery Kyoto
570-120 Gionmachi minamigawa Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City
Kyoto
Japan