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SUGAR GALLERY

Inspired by the form of a sugar loaf, this fine art portrait explores themes of purity, anonymity, and tradition. The sculptural fabric conceals and reveals, evoking sweetness, silence, and introspection through a minimalist, surreal lens.

Awards

Photographer of the Year Contest

2025

Photographer of the Year

Fine Art

Professional

SUGAR GALLERY

Inspired by the form of a sugar loaf, this fine art portrait explores themes of purity, anonymity, and tradition. The sculptural fabric conceals and reveals, evoking sweetness, silence, and introspection through a minimalist, surreal lens.

About Artist

Jozef Danyi

Jozef Danyi (*1969) is a Czech fine art photographer and abstract painter based in the picturesque town of Bruntál. In his creative practice, he sensitively blends the worlds of photography and visual art, shaping a distinctive personal visual language. He is best known for his stylized portraits, staged photography, and original graphic post-production, where reality merges seamlessly with imagination. The result is a compelling body of work featuring visual stories, striking collages, and minimalist compositions. A self-taught artist, Danyi focuses on portrait photography and creative image processing. His photographic style is defined by the use of wide apertures, a keen sense for light, and precise composition. He consistently develops conceptual projects and personal series that reflect his inner world and deep interest in architecture, culture, and human narratives. For his long-standing and systematic work, he has been awarded a number of prestigious international titles: Artiste FIAP (AFIAP) – 2014 Excellence FIAP (EFIAP) – 2017 European Photographer (EP) – 2014 Qualified European Photographer (QEP) in the category of illustration and fine art – 2024 Master Qualified European Photographer (Master QEP) – 2025 Artist IAAP (International Association of Art Photographers) – 2025 The Master QEP title, awarded by the Federation of European Photographers (FEP), is one of the highest professional honors in European photography and affirms the exceptional quality of his authorial work. Jozef Danyi regularly represents the Czech Republic at international exhibitions and competitions, including the prestigious World Photographic Cup (WPC). He is a member of several prominent organizations: FIAP (Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique) FEP (Federation of European Photographers) APF ČR (Association of Professional Photographers of the Czech Republic) CFFÚ (Czech Federation of Photographic Art) IAAP (International Association of Art Photographers) CFA Affiliate Artist (France) He also serves as the Chairman of the Bruntál Photographers' Association and co-organizer of the Czech-Polish competition "Region Through the Eyes of Youth – Photography Contest." Since 2012, he has received over 300 awards in 40 countries across 4 continents. His work has been exhibited both in the Czech Republic and abroad and has been published in numerous professional catalogs, books, and galleries.

Jozef Danyi

Photographic Areas of Focus

Fine Art

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Czechia

Interview

Jozef Danyi - 2025 One Shot Photo Contest | 2nd Place Winner | Professional

Interview

Jozef Danyi - 2025 One Shot Photo Contest | 2nd Place Winner | Professional
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Karen Safer

Karen Safer

Architecture

Bronze
Peter Saphier

Peter Saphier

Fine Art

Nominee
Tomas Paule

Tomas Paule

Fine Art

People’s Vote Award
Nominee +1
Murtaza Chass

Murtaza Chass

Minimalism

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