Backlit Pines, Hokkaido, Japan

Backlit Pines, Hokkaido, JapanAbout Artist Drawn to the tonal range and delicate strength of platinum palladium prints, Kerik Kouklis has specialized in this medium since 1995. He has since perfected and added to his technique evolving his entire craft into an exploration of the capabilities of this classic medium. Kerik grew up with photography, helping to build a darkroom in his parents basement in his early teens. He moved into large format cameras and sheet film in the late

their daughter

and headed up to the Tetons

quieter pace

but also uses 8”x10” and 7”x17” formats when the mood to shoot film strikes

Is there an indication of this print belonging to a Portfolio or collection

This print is offered in a Limited Edition of 75 numbered silver gelatin prints

where he was introduced to fine book printing by William Everson and Jack Stauffacher

He has also produced two independent documentary films

ready to develop your work at home with materials readily available

There were still plenty of tourists

and the clouds were beginning to thin and break up

The juxtaposition between the tree and the snag captivated me