Kalmus Krocil is a collaborative photography practice formed by Tomas Kalmus and Richard Krocil. Their work moves across different genres and visual approaches, united by a sustained interest in the formal qualities of the photographic image.

 

 Their practice is guided by an exploration of composition, geometry, light, shadow, colour, and the relationship between form and space. Rather than approaching photography primarily as a means of storytelling, they focus on the construction of the image itself, allowing visual form to take precedence over narrative.

 

 The human body, particularly the male nude, occupies an important place in their work. Detached from clothing and other contextual elements, the nude figure offers a reduced visual form, allowing its proportions, volume, contours, and sculptural qualities to become integral to the composition. Its physical qualities become a means of exploring shape, structure, contrast, and visual balance.

 

 The collaboration brings together two distinct artistic backgrounds. Tomas Kalmus studied Applied Photography, developing a foundation in photographic composition, lighting, and image-making. Richard Krocil is an emeritus principal dancer of the Washington Ballet and the Prague National Theatre, bringing more than two decades of professional experience in dance and movement, which informs their understanding of the body as a physical and sculptural form.