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Artist

Nominated in
2024
By
Void
Lives and Works in
The Netherlands
Tony Dočekal (1992, Amsterdam) is a photographer and visual artist whose work focuses on identity, belonging, and the shared human condition. Her practice is shaped by encounters with individuals and communities on the road, with a particular interest in the resilience and adaptability of people living on society’s margins. Her first monograph, The Color of Money and Trees, explores the tension between material success and deeper fulfillment, asking if true prosperity lies in community and self-awareness rather than wealth and possessions. The series includes Chad on Skid Row, which won the Zilveren Camera Portrait Award in 2021, and Lyric at El Pais, a portrait of a young girl living off the grid in Arizona. The work navigates the balance between societal expectations and individual freedom. Tony’s debut short film, Pearls on Credit, reflects on how personal identity is shaped by broader economic systems and societal expectations. Shown alongside an installation of The Color of Money and Trees at Biennale Images Vevey, it deepens Tony’s exploration of the pressures individuals face in navigating these structures. Tony holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from ArtEZ University of the Arts and has received recognition, including the Olympus Young Talent Award and De Burgemeester de Bruinprijs.
Projects

The Color of Money and Trees

Set against the backdrop of the American West, The Color of Money and Trees explores the connection between self-identity and how society defines success. As we navigate the interplay between personal aspirations and the expectations of the world around us, the project challenges the relentless pursuit of achievement in our capitalist landscape, where its value is often measured in monetary terms. For some, wandering is an expression of freedom, while for others, it signals a pivot away from responsibility. Responding to encounters with those who deviate from the conventional path, the narrative unfolds as a speculative road movie, blurring the line between reality and imagination.

Tony Dočekal
was nominated by
Void
in
2024
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Each year every member of the FUTURES European Photography Platform nominates a set of artists and projects to become part of the FUTURES network.

Void nominates Ilias Lois based on his significant contributions to the Greek photography scene. Typically involves long-term series, his work experimenting with the interplay of different photographic genres, mixing quasi-documentary strategies and staged photography. His particular interest in sequencing and non-linear forms of narration aligns with our appreciation for editing and bookmaking.

Based in Sweden, Greek artist Katerina Tsakiri explores the female identity in Western culture, specifically concentrating on the female body. This is evident in her project The Smiley Cut – a visual chronicle of her journey through cancer treatment.

Klavdia Balampanidou explores themes of personal and collective identity, belonging and mental health. Void is captivated by her compelling work in progress, which portrays young individuals detached from urban environments. The dramatic nocturnal ambience of her work, juxtaposed with the use of harsh flashlight, creates a cinematic atmosphere that aesthetically resonates with our own themes of interest.

Louiza Vradi engages with mediums including photography, video, new media, textile, painting and installation, and her subtle interplay between reality and fiction, particularly in social documentary practices, resonates deeply with Void's interests. Beyond her artistic pursuits, Vradi has served as an art educator and therapist, offering support for mental and psycho-social challenges and further informing her work.

Tony Dočekal is visual artist propelled by the pursuit of connection and the ever-shifting nature of identity. Void first came across Dočekal through her project The Color of Money and Trees which provides a poignant narrative that unfolds as a speculative road movie, blurring the line between reality and imagination. Captivated by the project, we are now in the process of creating her first monograph.