ENTRY DESCRIPTION
The ‘Ballerinas’ Series captures the fascination with beauty in an extremely poetic, subtle and – literally and figuratively – fleeting way that the Artist derives from the extraordinary art of dance. The emotions seen here are usually set in a fascinating and carefully selected environment. The surroundings are not obvious, sometimes shrouded in fog or otherwise allowing the mysticism of the captured moment to be conveyed. As always with Radek, light plays an important role, and the artist uses various techniques with his characteristic ease. Ballet dancers are usually in the foreground, although they just as often complete a vision that focuses mainly on the fascinating surroundings (for example, in the photograph Arbalete). Space is of great importance to Radek, hence the impression of a partial connection between the ballerinas and another of the artist’s series, Abandoned Beauty. This is entirely justified, as several works can be found in both the first and second series. The dominant, but by no means the only, ballet technique used here is pointe, which is briefly described below.

The pointe technique originated from the desire for dancers to appear weightless, detached from the surface like majestic butterflies. Although both men and women are capable of pointe dancing, it is mostly performed by women. In order to develop the strength and technique needed for this, intensive training and years of practice are required to reach perfection. It is part of classical ballet in which the ballerina supports her entire body weight on the tips of her fully extended feet.

AUTHOR
“Photography connects the real world with the universe of emotions. It reconciles the mind with the soul. It allows me to walk the path of continuous development. Per aspera ad Astra (…)”.

Photographer holding the international title of Artiste Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (AFIAP) and the title of Artist Photographer (AFRP) and an actual member of the Fotoklub of the Republic of Poland.

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. It is impossible to pass indifferently by the Portraits he creates and how Radek sees the World.

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.

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.

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