Marcin JUCHA (b. 1979), Albert II, 2026

linocut, paper, composition: 27.5 x 19.5 cm, inner dimensions of the passe-partout: 40 x 30 cm, 1/45, signed and inscribed at the bottom in pencil: “1/45 Linocut Albert II M. Jucha 2026”

Marcin Jucha, a self-taught artist working in printmaking, painting, and photography. For nearly two decades, he has been professionally involved in culinary, travel, and landscape photography. He is the author and co-author of six books on culinary photography, and his photographs are licensed worldwide. In his artistic practice, he combines traditional techniques with his own visual language, working primarily in linocut, cyanotype, and painting. He is interested in simplicity of form, clarity of image, humor, irony, and mild absurdity, often juxtaposed with references to art history, pop culture, sacred art, and everyday life. A central theme in his work is the relationship between humans and nature, as well as with animals—particularly dogs, which have become a recurring motif in his art. He is the recipient of numerous photography awards. His works have been exhibited, among other venues, at the 10th BWA Tarnów Salon, the StArt exhibition at the Museum of the Biecz Region, the 29th Polish Poster Biennial in Katowice, and at international exhibitions of printmaking at Abyss Artspace in Valencia and Magber Gallery in Barcelona. In 2026, he won first place at the 13th Ethniesy Festival for his exhibition of graphic works titled “Voice” in Bydgoszcz.