Artist David Petr creates exclusive, larger-than-life photographic interpretations of iconic objects of our past. The steadily growing body of artwork begins with Petr's determined search for captivating objects from antique stores, flea markets, junk shops, online, and across the country. Hand-picked with an almost obsessive eye for quality, his found objects are orchestrated under the camera, often with multiple shots to create one final image. Shadows and highlights are precisely controlled, resulting in a print with uncompromising clarity.
David aims to find beauty in common objects of a simpler time. By dramatically increasing the size of the found items he photographs, he changes the context of the subject matter. His edition sizes are quite uncommon among photographers, creating high demand for his large prints. All framed works are custom matted and framed in the highest quality archival materials to give the artwork a long and healthy life.
Recent collections feature collage pieces including souvenir matchbooks, bottle caps, hotel soaps, and foreign currency, painstakingly captured by photographing and color correcting each object individually. The end result is an image that is technically superior than any traditional photograph of this size.
Producing limited edition series of 20, 10 and even one-of-a-kind prints, Petr is always on the lookout for the next visual narrative. He seeks out objects that resonate with the viewer, including memories and emotional connections from mid-20th century. Petr shows his work at exhibitions across the country throughout the year. Get connected on Facebook or Twitter (icons below) to follow him.