Architecture nominee

The series 'Shingle. Unintended Geometry' is a visual study of the centuries-old wooden churches in the Opole region of Poland. By stripping these structures of their religious and historical context, the artist treats them as complex, mathematical sculptures. The work explores how hand-crafted, weathered wood creates fluid, rhythmic patterns that resonate with modern abstract aesthetics. Through high-contrast black and white photography, the series investigates the interplay of light and shadow on warped surfaces, paying tribute to the silent struggle between human craftsmanship and the passage of time. It is an approach of 'pure' observation, capturing the monumental essence of these modest, forgotten masterpieces.

A Software Engineer by profession and a visual minimalist by heart, Tomasz Bugała is a photographer based in Upper Silesia, Poland. His work serves as a bridge between the precision of logic and the organic decay of time. He focuses his lens on the vanishing world of traditional architecture, seeking modern abstract forms in centuries-old structures. His photography has been recognized for its unique perspective on heritage, notably winning first prize in the architectural photography competition organized by the Museum of the Opole Village.