Michael Kenna
Michael Kenna has traveled all over the world and taken pictures of Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Russia, Spain, and India just to name a few. He has received eight different awards from various countries and has had his work on display in galleries around the world. Over the years he has taken mostly landscape photos. He is known for taking black and white images that are graceful, yet mysterious. This is accomplished by playing with lighting and shadows. It is not uncommon for him use cloudy skies and fog to create beautiful images of nature. In addition, he has also done commercial work for companies including: Rolls Royce, Sprint, Adidas, BMW, Audi, Bank of America, Mercedes, and many more.
I chose this artist as my inspiration because I was immediately drawn to his work when I saw it. He photographs mostly outdoors and uses nature to enhance his photos. He is very aware of lighting, shadows, and weather and how they work together in a photo. I love that he makes things that we may see, and walk by everyday, look mysterious and beautiful. I also thought it was interesting that when I did my digital portfolio I unknowingly used some of the same techniques that Kenna is known for.
I chose this artist as my inspiration because I was immediately drawn to his work when I saw it. He photographs mostly outdoors and uses nature to enhance his photos. He is very aware of lighting, shadows, and weather and how they work together in a photo. I love that he makes things that we may see, and walk by everyday, look mysterious and beautiful. I also thought it was interesting that when I did my digital portfolio I unknowingly used some of the same techniques that Kenna is known for.