Footsteps - Journeys Near and Far

Footsteps brings together the art of two seasoned travelers: Joe Kazimierczyk, whose luminous landscape paintings are inspired by his hikes through local woodlands and mountain trails, and Ilya Raskin, whose global journeys are captured in vivid, emotionally resonant photographs. Though working in different mediums, both artists share a reverence for the natural world and a curiosity about the paths that lead us through it.

Kazimierczyk’s paintings reflect a deep, personal connection to nature, often portraying quiet moments in the forest or sweeping views from remote summits. His work invites viewers to pause and step into the serenity of the wild.

Raskin’s photography, by contrast, transports viewers across continents and cultures, offering intimate glimpses into elusive wildlife, remote communities, dramatic landscapes, and serendipitous human encounters.. Each photograph becomes a page in a visual journal—layered with texture, narrative, and soul—inviting the viewer to pause, reflect, and wander.

Footsteps is an invitation to journey through two unique artistic perspectives—one painted, one photographed—and to reflect on the footprints we leave behind.