Ziggy Kańczukowski - Karkonosze (2022)

This photograph of the Karkonosze Mountains not only captures the image, but also penetrates the essence of the landscape – its starkness, loneliness and unyielding strength. The black and white contrasts – snow set against dark sky, twisted trees against untamed clouds – create a composition that goes beyond documentation, becoming metaphor. This is not an attempt to show beauty in the conventional sense; the photograph provokes, prompting reflection on the relationship between the viewer and the wildness of nature.
 Clouds spread over bent trees remind us of transience and constant change, while every detail – from snow to shadows – tells a story of transience and the beauty of the imperfect. It is a painting that rejects simplicity and invites us to look deeper at nature and its symbolic meaning.
 The pigment print on museum paper (fine art) perfectly captures dramatic contrasts and tonal subtleties, giving this work a timeless character. This photograph is an exceptional choice for lovers of contemporary art who appreciate deep emotion and an unconventional perspective on the landscape.