Vladimir Brunton

My name is Vladimír Brunton, and I am an artistic photographer dedicated to the meticulous craft of combining traditional photographic techniques with painting-like textures. I am among the few photographers globally who specialize in the precise art of applying liquid silver gelatin directly onto canvas or my own handcrafted Japanese paper. Once applied, I expose this sensitive medium to light, producing unique, original photographs.

My ambition transcends mere imagery—I strive to create distinctive “photographic paintings,” artefacts merging the authenticity of photography with the rich, tangible textures reminiscent of painting. Each piece I produce is a singular original, rooted deeply in a respect for traditional craftsmanship and artistic heritage. My creative journey is profoundly influenced by my grandfather’s legacy and further inspired by renowned Czech masters such as František Drtikol and Josef Sudek, whose profound understanding of light, composition, and materials guides my artistic pursuit.

Thematically, my works reflect a diverse spectrum of inspirations. Initially sparked by my extensive travels—through Cuba, Venezuela, Iceland, Israel, India, and Africa—my early exhibitions captured the essence of these vibrant ...

Technical Hight school in Ostrava ( focus on nuclear energy ) and ČVUT university in Prague

"The Cabal Revealed"
Czech Photo Centre Gallery - Prague 2019
Presentation of unique photographic techniques-cyanotype, oilography, silver gelatin.
Examples of large format works-on handmade papers up to 2x2 meters
"Portraits of Personalities"
In the Prostějov City Museum - 2008
Exhibition of signed works- portraits of important Czech and foreign personalities

Exhibition at the Pluml Castle
2019
Combination of photographs with poetry