Pawel Konkol
As a photographer, I use my craft to highlight societal issues and empower individuals. I see photography as a bridge that transcends boundaries and disciplines. My work involves weaving stories that reflect our realities and go beyond everyday life. I understand the responsibility that comes with my access to people and places. I strive to represent them respectfully, honouring their unique identities. I immerse myself in the context, aiming to minimise personal bias. I focus on the end result, considering the most effective ways to present my work to different audiences. I believe in learning by doing and experimenting with new methods. I'm driven by the change I want to effect and ways to measure it.
My contemporary photography influences include Sarah Van Rij, Jeff Wall, Rodney Graham and Alec Soth. I often find inspiration in the exhibited work of galleries and art spaces as well as the contents of art hubs like The Library Project. Additionally, I love the art of cinematography and traditional arts such as painting, sculpture and certainly Christian art and theology.
Revelation
Revelation explores the relationship between humanity and the Divine, centering on the human experience in the context of Christian faith. Through these images, the project seeks to guide viewers—regardless of their spiritual background—through an experience that offers fresh perspectives on the tenets of Christianity. It expands the narrative, offering a nuanced understanding of faith in practice and inviting introspection. This project is a testament to the commitment to be authentic and explore the sacred within the context of artistic expression.
Lights Out
Lights Out is a documentation of a family’s eviction from their home in Dublin, where they resided for a decade. The project meticulously selects neighbourhood settings, each infused with its unique emotional resonance. By skillfully capturing the interplay between light and emotion, the visuals evoke a profound sense of anxiety, anticipation, and melancholy.
As viewers engage with these scenes, they are invited to contemplate universal themes of transformation. The act of leaving a place laden with memories becomes a metaphor for broader human experiences—our connections to spaces that shape us. Lights Out serves as a visual catalyst, urging us to reflect on the enduring impact of the places we call our own, even as circumstances force us to bid them farewell.