Gallery Artist Martin Stranka
“On the Edge”, Martin Stranka
In addition to monthly opening and rotating exhibitions, Castell Photography also often exhibits the work of other gallery artists, most of which have exhibited with us in the past few years. If space allows, you might see the work of one of these artists hanging on the walls, and they are always available to be brought out!
One of these artists whose work you can currently see in the gallery is Czech artist Martin Stranka. Stranka’s photographs explore the space between dreams and waking. Illusory and cinematic, the images reference surreal life experiences in a way that is both universal and arresting. Stranka’s work is surprisingly profound considering that the young artist has only been photographing for five years and has never been technically trained.
“Rejected”, Martin Stranka
The artist states:
“When I take photographs, I try to materialize my thoughts and dreams into the conscious state. Many people tell me the have found themselves in these pictures. They say it feels strangely familiar. Photographs as mirrors? Yes, they should be a mirror into our souls, dreams, reality.”
Stranka’s work has generated much attention and excitement throughout the European art world; Stranka has won three prestigious International Aperture Awards and has had numerous exhibitions in the Czech Republic, Belguim and the United Kingdom. His work has also been in numerous publications. Stanka’s first solo show is the US was at Castell Photography in April of 2010, and we are thrilled to offer his work to you!
For questions or inquiries about Martin Stranka or any of our other artists, simply contact the gallery. Additionally, as a reminder, all of the works from the archive portion of our web site can also be made available, take a look…
”We Don’t Try”, Martin Stranka
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