John Kenny (1975 - )

Karepo Nawa is Himba for Keep Well.

Portrait of a young Himba woman from Namibia.

Kenny uses local village huts as primitive makeshift studios.  His light is simply that of the sun reflected off the parched soil.  This diffuse illumination allows him to capture a remarkable level of detail. His subjects calm demeanour 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 and reveal the pride and strength inherent in traditional ways of life.

C-type print with acrylic face mount.  Ready to hang.

67cm. height x 45cm. width.