Jasper Goodall

Chateau Latour

A photo essay made at Artémis Domaines’ Pauillac vineyard – Château Latour, for a lead editorial in Le Journal d’Artémis Domaines. The Château Latour estate (owned by renowned art collector Francois Pinault, Artémis Domaines) is located in the heart of the Médoc in the famous Pauillac region, and is one of the five first growth vineyards in the 1855 Bordeaux classification. Given Pinault’s love for art the remit of the photo essay was to view the world of winemaking through a fine art lens rather than commercial shots. these images are a result of a five day artist residency. The château\'s prime terroir, l’Enclos, overlooks the Gironde estuary and its geological complexity has made the terrior one of the most revered of the region. Their Premier Cru – Le Grand Vin Château Latour is considered one of the most age-worthy wines in the world. These images present a highly unusual view of this historic treasure of the viticulture world.

Photographer

Jasper Goodall

Jasper Goodall (b. Birmingham UK 1973) is an artist/photographer based in Sussex UK. His practice, whilst photographic, is rooted in the imaginary; using the natural landscape as source material spaces are altered either through the use of artificial light, physical intervention or reconstruction of natural elements to make a photograph. This alteration transforms real spaces into ‘make believe’ places. Goodall’s photography often explores the concept of nature as spirit. Whilst the individual articulation might look different from project to project, the binding thread is one of articulating the tension between the beauty of the natural world and a sense that its mysteries have the potential to swallow us up. Each image presented is an attempt to draw attention to a sense of the quiet, abiding presence of the natural world. Goodall takes an experimental approach to his practice. Many of his works employ composites made from very long exposures; lighting scenes from varied angles or creating misty backgrounds with large scrims. Several exposures of the same scene will be combined in post production to create the final images. These techniques serve to push images beyond the documentary.

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