I just found out that Michael Kenna is having a show here in the States. The Charles A. Hartman Fine Arts Gallery is hosting the exhibit. If you live in the northwest region I would not miss this opportunity to see the work of one of today's finest black and white traditionalist. The show is running through this month so there is still time.
Michael's work is has a consuming presence despite the majority of his images being 8 inches square. In fact the size of the image pulls you into an intimate experience with the piece. Many of his images are long exposures and while attending one of his presentations he said he has in the past left his camera to go read a book until the exposure is finished. His use of graphic compositions and tranquil locations makes this world seem vastly more interesting then it is. More likely, we might just need to slow down to see the silent allure.
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