Views on Château Lafite Rothschild - 2013
Michael Kenna
Irish by origin but born in England, Michael Kenna is a “graphic painter.” He first wanted to be a painter but studied photography to ensure his livelihood by working in advertising.
At the age of 22, during an exhibition in London, ‘The Land,’ he was inspired, not to say bewitched by the art of photography. He was then influenced by various European (B. Brandt, E. Atget, P.H. Emerson, J. Sudek) and American masters (H. Callahan, C. Sheeler and A. Stieglitz).
“One would say a traveller who is something of an alchemist. In his vision of nature and the elements, we really find the man who wanted to be a painter. Finally, through his look at trees as well as mythical places, one also thinks of a decorator or an architect.”
He develops his artistic talent while working in advertising. Over time, in his travels, he puts a seal of his own on landscapes or cities.
He puts an aura on everything he observes. He highlights the lines and harmony. Behind his style is a man who has left, at Château Lafite Rothschild, the warm and friendly trace of his passage.
