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John Kenny
John Kenny Ekerun Large Portrait, C-type Print with Acrylic Face-Mount

2019

$4,904.59
£3,500
€4,160.03
CA$6,675.65
A$7,467.13
CHF 3,885.94
MX$91,922.94
NOK 49,437.20
SEK 46,381.84
DKK 31,037.99
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A Turkana elder in Northern Kenya John uses simple natural light and builds primitive makeshift studios from locally acquired white sheets! The suffuse light allows him to capture a remarkable level of detail. His subjects calm demeanor belies the reality of harsh arid winds, extreme temperatures and dust.. John Kenny’s black and white photographic portraits are taken on location in some of the remotest corners of Africa and India. All shot with natural light and with the subjects in their day to day attire they reveal the pride and strength inherent in tradional ways of life. The C-type prints are mounted with an acrylic face mount giving them a 3-dimensional appearance and a very contemporary feel. Edition of 3 Presentation: C-type acrylic face mounted print Signed by the Artist Certificate of Authenticity Country – Kenya Culture – Turkana Year – 2019 Frame - Acrylic face-mounted Size - 54" x 36" Edition of 3
  • Creator:
    John Kenny
  • Creation Year:
    2019
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 54 in (137.16 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    26.5" x 18" portrait photo with acrylic face mount. Edition of 25Price: $1,11436" x 24" portrait photo with acrylic face mount. Edition of 12Price: $2,235
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  • Gallery Location:
    Coltishall, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU154628200672

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