Simon Vahala

Simon Valhala

Suicide Forest (Aokigahara), 2006

Light jet c-print, signed on the reverse

25 1/2 x 25 1/2"

Suicide Forest lies at the base of Mount Fuji in Japan. The forest, which has a historic association with demons in Japanese mythology, is a popular place for sucides in 2002, 80 bodies were removed from the area despite signs asking people to reconsider their actions

(Image from IGavel)