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Jan Prengel
Photography
b. 1992, Ulm, Germany
Lives and works in Stuttgart, Germany
Time. Space. Existence.
With his minimalist photographs, Jan Prengel looks behind the common ideas of these concepts and wants to share his approaches and views on the world. Where language and explanations usually have their limits, the works are intended to inspire us to break open our material view on the world and to create new perspectives on reality. The motifs vary and range from plants to urban spaces and surreal landscapes. The minimalism is used for both visual aesthetics and a calming mental effect. A harmonious visual composition can be found in all works and creates the basis for focusing on his own inner visions.
His work has been exhibited in the US, in Switzerland and in Germany, where he lives and works.
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STATEMENT
“With squinting eyes I walk through the streets of this beautiful city while the evening sun shines in my face and bathes the buildings and places in a warm light. I absorb the many new visual impressions, smells and sounds of this city. Suddenly my eyes stop, two steps further and there it is, the perfect composition, everything is in the right place, the individual elements fit together harmoniously and appear in front of me like a painting…
Inspired by modern architecture, abstract art and the urban life of european cities, I try to create perfect compositions where your eyes come to rest, compositions which 'feel' right. Sensitive to my surroundings, I capture the moments and images that life offers me, which are so often full of beauty but unperceived.
With my photography I want to give them the deserved importance and attention.”
- Jan Prengel
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2025, Photo Basel, Basel, Switzerland
2025, "Blumenreich", Galerie Noir Blanche, Düsseldorf, Germany
2025, "10 Years Gallery 94", Galerie 94, Baden, Switzerland
2025, "A Show Of Support", Tappan, Los Angeles, USA
2025, Art Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany
2024, Photo Basel, Basel, Switzerland
2024, New Talent Award - Oberstdorfer Fotogipfel, Kunsthaus Villa Jauss, Oberstdorf, Germany
2024, "Wirklichkeiten/Realities", Galerie 94, Baden, Switzerland
2024, Aesthetica Art Prize, York Art Gallery, York, UK
2023, Fotofestival Lenzburg, Museum Burghalde, Lenzburg, Switzerland
2021, "SWPA 2021", Willy-Brandt-Haus, Berlin, Germany
2021, "Urban Compositions", 3D Exhibition, Haze Gallery, Berlin, Germany
2017, "Holiday Exhibition", Root Studios, New York, US
2015, "KFDA", Lazi Akademie, Esslingen, Germany
2014, "Impuls", Das Dick, Esslingen, Germany
SELECTED AWARDS
2024, New Talent Award by Profifoto and Canon Germany - for "Urban Compositions"
2024, Aesthetica Art Prize - Longlisted
2023, Minimalist Photography Awards, Category Fine Art - Honorable Mention for "In Search Of The Present"
2023, Minimalist Photography Awards, Category Fine Art - Honorable Mention for "Metamorphosis"
2022, Prix de la Photographie Paris, Category Fine Art - Honorable Mention for "Metamorphosis"
2022, Minimalist Photography Awards, Category Fine Art - Honorable Mention for "Plants From Space"
2022, Minimalist Photography Awards, Category Architecture - Honorable Mention for "Urban Visions"
2022, Oneshot: Color by The International Photography Awards - Jury Top 5 for "Houses of Individuality"
2022, Oneshot: Color by The International Photography Awards - Official Selection for "Houses of Individuality"
2022, Oneshot: Color by The International Photography Awards - Official Selection for "Plants From Space"
2022, Life Framer Award "Home Sweet Home" - Winning Image "Houses of Individuality"
2021, International Photography Awards, Category Architecture Abstract - Honorable Mention for "Urban Visions"
2021, Life Framer Award "World Travelers" - Winning Image "Houses of Individuality"
2021, Minimalist Photography Awards, Category Open - Second Place Award for "Past Times"
2021, Minimalist Photography Awards, Category Architecture - Honorable Mention for "Urban Compositions"
2021, Minimalist Photography Awards, Category Architecture - Honorable Mention for "Concrete"
2021, Life Framer Award "Urban Life" - Editor's Pick "Concrete"
2021, Sony World Photography Awards, Professional, Category Still Life - Shortlist for "Plants From Space"
EDUCATION
2012 - 2015 Photography, Lazi Akademie, Germany
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