I received my first rangefinder camera at the age of twelve. Since then, the photographic process has fascinated me as a means to represent and reinterpret one’s surroundings. Photography does not simply reflect reality; it is at best a familiar expression of one particular view of reality. The realization of a particular vision begins with my initial composure of the scene and continues through the production process.
My work mainly uses traditional medium format film cameras. I take care to maintain technical precision in the composition and printing of each image. I use traditional silver gelatin and archival inkjet technology and, recently, dye sublimation directly onto metal sheets. I personally prepare my photos for display and, in most cases, build finished frames from wood I select, mill, and stain.
In nature and figure photography, I search for depth in simple subjects, striving to evoke the beauty and tension present in the natural world through honest depiction. My recent work includes the creation of portraits of persons recognized for their intellect and accomplishment. The images in this series are printed on a large scale and project the outsized countenance of these remarkable individuals.
Actively in search of gallery representation.
www.kenresnick.com
