After having worked in architecture for four years, Kacper Kowalski devoted himself entirely to flying and photography. Both as a pilot and a photographer, he takes aerial pictures of natural and urban environments of his native Poland. Many of his photographs address environmental issues caused by human civilisation. His series of images called 'Toxic Beauty' reveal pollution, dirt, chemicals and toxics leaking into the ground, but from the high vantage point these sad and toxic places become something beautiful. Kowalski makes us witness the dramatic impact industrialization and pollution has on landscapes through strong lines, great composition and stunning colors, making us reflect on the human impact on our planet. He shows us something we can’t see, even when we’re standing in the middle of it.
Interview with Kacper Kowalski
Interview with Kacper Kowalski
