Plant I - Jan Přibylský

Jan Přibylský's series Kytky (Plants) is a set of portraits of the artist's own houseplants. This photograph was taken in 2007 with 6x6cm color film. You can also check edition of Plant II.

Todd: Přibylský's intimate portraits of houseplants are not loud photographs; many people might pass by them without giving them a thought or glance. But these images can convey a lot... by depicting the humble decor of the artist's own apartment, the photos open as a window into Jan's home. This aesthetic conveys a quality of care and nurturing that gives me a peaceful feeling similar to coming home.

Honza: When I first brough Jan Přibylsky's plant photos home about six months ago, my wife ridiculed them and wondered if it was a silly joke, "what boring photos." She even bet that we will not sell a single copy. Now she has become very fond of them. To me, this is one of the differences between artistic photographs and the photos at Ikea, which might be beautiful but quickly becomes tiresome and dull.

Read more about the photos HERE.