Portrait nominee

The project was created in Warsaw, significantly, at a temperature of -12 degrees Celsius (10.4 degrees Fahrenheit). Although the word takes on a very specific meaning at this temperature, the form (expressed in the set design, among other things) does not overshadow the message. It is a manifestation of the joyful naturalness that is so often deprived of us by the latest technologies, which trap us in buildings or screens, or the constant drive for perfection (in essence, the desire to sell as many "latest" product models as possible).
What's more, we haven't had a winter like this year for many years. Some children saw snow for the first time, lasting for weeks (...). And what do we really need to live and be happy? Do we really need to be equipped—at the expense of climate change—with the latest gadgets to have fun? The question is rhetorical. The project, as if by necessity, was created using an analog camera.

Radek’s photography has a universal quality, with a distinct focus on people, understood in an exceptionally broad sense. His open-minded approach allows him to blend various forms within this artistic field, for example, by creating narrative portraits or nudes in different worlds and dimensions. Occasionally, he delves into landscapes and saute architecture. He tells stories, describes emotions and sometimes is solely interested in form.

His lens captures a diverse array of subjects, including movie stars, models, and public figures, as well as ordinary individuals who often become… extraordinary. He photographs in modern spaces, as well as in the ruins of castles or abandoned factories. He loves to juxtapose opposites, which is wonderfully reflected in his series Desolate Beauty.

Radek's works have been awarded, published and exhibited in Poland and abroad. They can also be found in institutional and private collections. He collaborates with international modeling agencies in fashion photography. His photographs are exhibited in domestic and foreign galleries and are part of numerous auctions. They are officially listed on the Polish and European markets (Art Info, ArtPrice).