"Working initially in Japan and then further afield in Asia reaffirmed for me what many artists, such as Albers, Brandt and Rothko, had already taught me: it is not necessary, or even desirable, to fill a rectangle with details. This “empty” white field of snow, shaded from grey to white, invites me, and I hope other viewers, to wander into its open expanse, leaving our tracks behind, before gazing into the distance where a magical mountain appears, floating on the horizon, almost as a mirage. On the right, black trees mark the edge of a forest, suggesting a whole other point of departure. Photography records and describes, but also interprets and invites. As the world continues to spin faster and faster, providing endless distractions, I increasingly prefer to spend time away from crowds, buildings, noise and screens, out in nature. If that is not possible, I can at least look at artworks made in these places and perhaps almost get lost in my own imagination.”
~ Michael Kenna
Michael Kenna has the remarkable ability to transform landscapes into ethereal visual poetry. This photograph is no exception. Through a minimalist approach and the use of subdued tones, Kenna invites us to immerse ourselves in the serene beauty of towering peaks and blanketed snow.
Each image feels like a meditation on nature's grandeur.
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