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Tadas Kazakevicius
Series description

Portfolio of images taken during 2022.

Biography

Tadas Kazakevicius is documentary photographer residing in Lithuania. He is mainly focused in humanistic direction - individuals and their stories as the principal subject of his photography.

Authors work was recognised in WPP, Sony WPO, Leica Oskar Barnack awards, featured in the BJP magazine, exhibited in Jimei x Arles, Xposure, Les Photaumnales photography festivals.

His work was exhibited in Germany, France, China, United States, United Kingdom, Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan and featured in numerous international platforms.

Portrait of Jonas during St. Baltamiejus feast. Jūžintai, Lithuania. 2022.
Portrait of Jonas during the feast of St. Baltramiejus. Jūžintai, Lithuania, 2022.
Flour seller, Poti, Georgia
Flour seller, Poti, Georgia
Flour seller in her shop in Poti market. Poti, Georgia, 2022.
Robi. Omalo, Georgia
Robi. Omalo, Georgia
I met Robi and his friends in the village of Omalo, preparing horses for riding. It was a fascinating and detailed process, as colourful, patterned fabrics adorned the horse's back. After Robi got on his horse and got ready to ride, I saw this composition against the beautiful background of the Caucasus mountains and realised that this image merges into something whole and indivisible.
Yuri, Tbilisi, Georgia, 2022.
Yuri, Tbilisi, Georgia, 2022.
I first saw Yuri, he seemed to be floating above the crowd in the busy streets of Dzveli Tbilisi. He was on his way to mass and his height and dark clothes made him stand out – it seemed like you could not take your eyes off him. I remembered Yuri some time later, when I was on my way to Omalo and suddenly saw some lonely crosses hovering with the same dignity in the mist of the Caucasus mountain pass.
Portrait of Elena. Dusetos, Lithuania, 2022.
Portrait of Elena. Dusetos, Lithuania, 2022.
Portrait of Elena. Dusetos, Lithuania, 2022.
Levani. Georgia, 2022.
Levani. Georgia, 2022.
I met Levani shortly after leaving the town of Telav along gravel roads – roads that always lead to the most interesting acquaintances and discoveries. From a distance, against the background of the Caucasus mountains, I saw the silhouette of a man surrounded by sheep, with several dogs running next to him and a horse resting under a tree. His welcome was very warm, but our conversation never happened – Levani is mute, as his larynx was removed a long time ago. However, that didn’t stop us from finding a way to communicate to each other about both the prowess of his horse and the abundance of the herd. I will remember the mute shepherd Levani for a long time.
Rokas and his friends having an evening swim together. Onuškis, Lithuania, 2022.
Rokas and his friends having an evening swim together. Onuškis, Lithuania, 2022.
Rokas and his friends having an evening swim together. Onuškis, Lithuania, 2022.