Matyas Palenicek

(*2003, Czech Republic) Matyas Palenicek is a young photographer based in czech republic. His signature style is based around artificially created sceneries. The most common motives are views into his imaginations.

Creation

Matyas started his path during the times of covid19 pandemic when he did not have the chance to leave the house he lived in. He began to use photography as medium to materialize his dreams, emotions and imaginations. Thanks to his innaguauness he discovered a way in photography how to create scenes through composition of artificial as well as natural materials. Mostly he pursues sceneries from the environment of landcsapes. Recently he s also fascinated by the neverending opportunities of transmitting emotion through photography.

Awards:
Prague Photo 2022 – Young Award
Personality of Czech Photography 2023 – Under 30

Contemporary creation

Exhibitions

2025

1+2, Beseder Gallery, Prague, Czech republic

2024

PhotoSaintGermain, Czech Cultural Center, Paris, France

2023

the Magic of the Place APF, Gallery G1, Prague, Czech republic

2022

Prague Photo, Hrzánský Palace, Prague, Czech Republic – laureate of the main prize