I am originally from Prague, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic). After the collapse of Communism, I accepted a job as a translator/interpreter in Orlando and moved to Florida. I have since established myself in Washington, DC. I began experimenting seriously with photography in the late 1990s. My work blossomed after I built a digital darkroom in my home and devoted hours to becoming proficient in digital techniques. I feel that there is logical continuation of my former work as a linguist-interpreter. In the past I was interpreting a foreign language and I worked with words; now I am interpreting a visual language and I work with pictures.

As a former European, I am fascinated by the older and dilapidated parts of American cities and their dreamlike atmosphere. In my photography, I try to capture scenes that have a life of their own and show that they are beautifully absurd and unintentional byproducts of human aspirations, with time adding the finishing touches.

Recently, I have been experimenting with a toy Holga lens. These photographs - with their technical imperfections and soft focus - have a dreamy feel that could not be achieved using a standard professional lens.

All photographs are printed in limited editions with pigmented inks. The prices range from $290 to $690 depending on the size and number in edition.