“Photography connects the world of facts with the universe of emotions. It reconciles the mind with the soul, and through it, I follow the path of continuous development. Per aspera ad Astra (…)”. – 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 creativity you can see in award-winning projects Desolate Beauty and Connected to Nature. He works both digitally and analog (including, among others, his favorite Nikon FM2 and Pentax 645NII). At times, he combines modern cameras with vintage lenses, (including, for example, his beloved replica of the 19th-century Petzval lens). He is an enthusiast of natural light but occasionally combines multiple types of light. Follow his rapidly expanding portfolio – it’s worth it. He holds the title of Artist Photographer (AFRP, ID number 527) and is an actual member of the Fotoklub of the Republic of Poland Association of Artists which is the sole national representative of FIAP – Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique. Radek’s 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. Occasionally, he also works in the studio. He expresses himself in both black and white but does not shy away from a full color palette. His embrace of diversity reflects an open mind and is an expression of his creative freedom. His 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). As Lennon supposedly said: “Tell yourself you have the talent, then believe in it”. Radek, as he says, wears “rose-colored Lennon glasses” when photographing. And he tells himself that what he does may appeal to others, and may even momentarily captivate them. And if he’s wrong – he does it anyway“. Per aspera ad Astra (…) is both his credo and modus vivendi. Contact: [email protected] AWARDS I place and Gold Medal in the 2023 BIFA Budapest International Photo Awards in the Fine Art / Porftolio category. In addition, Distinctions in this competition in 2022-2023 (Category: People – Portrait, Editorial – Fashion, Nature – Landscape); In the Oneyeland competition, the winner of the most prestigious Golden Camera trophy for 2023 and three X-Trophy statuettes: #1 Poland’s B&W Photographers 2022, #6 World’s Fine Art Photographers 2023 and #7 World’s B&W Photographers 2023. As part of these honors – a dozen silver and bronze medals; I place (Platinum and Gold) in the London Photography Awards (Category: Fine Art, Architecture – Historic, Landscape, Black & White), 2024; Winner in the International Lab Rome’22 Competition organized by Malamegi Lab, Rome, 2022; II place and Nominee in the reFocus – Color Photography Contest (Category: Landscapes, Portrait), 2023; II place in the Avalanche Competition, Ruda Slaska (Category: Mountains), 2022; III place and Honorable Mentions in the International Chromatic Awards – International Color Photography Contest (Category: Landscape, Photomanipulation, Portrait, Fine Art), 2021-2022; III place and Honorable Mentions in the IPA – International Photography Awards (Cetegory: Architecture, Industrial, People), New York, 2022; III place and Honorable Mentions in the TIFA – Tokyo International Foto Awards Competition (Category: Fine Art, Portrait), 2023; Award and Mention in the Jan Sunderland International Photo Contest, Nowy Targ, 2024; Mayor’s Award in the Gdansk Press Photo Contest (Category: Hobby Photography), 2024; I place in the national Competition Gazeta Wyborcza, “Switzerland-Places to which I return” (Category: Landscape / Mountains), 2022; V place in the Competition entitled “Emotional Portrait” organized within the Fotoforma Festival, Warsaw, 2024; III place (bronze) and Honorable Mention in the FotoSlovo Competition (Category: Series / Wild Life, Travel / Landscape), 2024; Silver and Mentions in the BARDAF International Competition, Slovakia, 2024; Mentions in the 3rd Wojnicz Photo Print Competition, 2024; I place and Mentions in the Competitions “Photography tells the story”, Jelenia Góra Photographic Society (Category: Portrait, Mountains, Architecture, Landscape), 2022-2023;