Kenzie and Hootie, Anoka County Fair, Minnesota, 2016 (printed 2020)
R. J. Kernexpand_more
Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag, 308 gsmexpand_more
Gift of R. J. Kern and Burnet Fine Art and Advisoryexpand_more 2020.60
Not on Viewexpand_more
An accomplished commercial and fine art photographer, Kern turned his focus to the young 4-H members and farm workers who did not receive accolades at Minnesota’s celebrated county fair animal contests. His compassionate view of these children—many of whom were near tears when he photographed them—is evident in the heroic poses they strike for his camera. Kenzi’s graceful contrapposto was unbidden—she told Kern that she regularly posed for the camera on her own time—and lends an air of Regency glamour to an otherwise humble setting. Her luminous portrait encapsulates the empathy at the heart of Kern’s project, channeling his respect for the sitter, who remains unbowed in defeat.
Details
- Title
- Kenzie and Hootie, Anoka County Fair, Minnesota
- Artist Life
- born 1978
- Role
- Photographer
- Accession Number
- 2020.60
- Curator Approved
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