Views on Château Lafite Rothschild - 2014
Sharon Core
A highly regarded artist, Sharon Core is an American photographer born in 1965. For art critics, the question arises of the veil that sometimes separates or subtly links photography and painting. She is said to be inspired by Raphaelle Peale, a 19th century still life painter, but also by Wayne Thiebaud, a contemporary painter associated with the Pop Art movement.
“We can simply note that it is her sensitivity, combined with her proficiency in light, that brings out the spark of beauty. Moreover, still life makes us think of life that continues rather than death.”
Beyond the technique, this magnificent photograph created for the 2014 greeting card of Château Lafite Rothschild comes from a talent of an artist who successfully immortalises this mythical yet real bunch of grapes. A masterpiece, to be framed…
