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Bára Prášilová is a Prague-based artist, known for her surreal photographs. Her images can be described as a balance between beauty, weirdness, reality and fiction, giving a sense of absurdity.

In her pictures, Prášilová creates memories from her imagination, things that never really occurred. She also imagines what might have happened if we didn't limit ourselves.

The artist has garnered numerous awards and has showcased her captivating work in exhibitions both within the Czech Republic and on the global stage.

Scroll down to dive into the enchanting world of Prášilová's surreal photography!

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Prášilová supports alternative theories that explain how certain visions form in our minds. These theories suggest that it's a combination of our subconscious thoughts and the way our brains process them. She's open to believing in things that seem impossible, which lets her explore her mind without limits.

On the other hand, the artist prefers to be careful and plan everything in advance. Before starting any creative work, she carefully outlines all her ideas. This approach is quite challenging because it requires Prášilová to stay calm and stay on track. But the moments when she comes up with new ideas are the most enjoyable ones because that's when she begins to create her imaginative worlds.

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"Untitled #1", From The Series "Never Happened I"

An image of a woman in black costume

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Prášilová's art often explores how nature, culture, and people connect. She makes art that can be both beautiful and thoughtful. The artist also uses her art to raise awareness of environmental and social issues. She often works with NGOs on projects that try to make the world a better place.

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"Untitled", From The Series "Evolve", 2014

An image of a woman with her braids tied to her feet

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"Untitled #1", From The Series "Tanec Praha"

An image of a surreal sculpture out of people

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm I the only one who spent 5 minutes trying to figure this out?

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The artist shared that she finds joy in every photoshoot, particularly enjoying the opportunity to engage in quirky and unconventional activities. For instance, placing a robot on a horse, etc.

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"Untitled #3", From The Series "Air Force", 2011

An image of a woman in white cloud-looking gown

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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When these photos make the hairs on my arms and neck literally stand up, just like very certain songs do, I feel as if that is one of the biggest compliments I can give. No need to describe how they make me feel in words... My body's reaction says it all. 🖤

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"Untitled #6", From The Series "Air Force", 2011

An image of a woman looking over the roof

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In Prášilová's photographs, it is often the hair that attracts the viewer's attention. The artist doesn't hide the fact that it makes her feel uncanny working with "dead hair". "But I think it's important to be able to work with things that make me uncomfortable," she says. "Hair is memory; it stores a lot of information. There is great symbolism in it."

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"Without Clouds", From The Series "Circles", 2020

An image of a girl making a circle with her pigtails

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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get a creepy feeling of female bondage with several of these photos.

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The artist has long maintained a strong work ethic: she doesn't photograph for pharmaceutical companies because she doesn't believe their intentions are always good. Prášilová also turns down offers from alcohol companies and she would not enter into a contract with any political party.

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"Untitled", From The Series "Evolve", 2014

An image of a woman jumping over her braids

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Recently, Prášilová has started creating short videos based on her photos and giving them a new dimension. "I'm here to create images so that they can be seen by as many people as possible and reach those who want to see them. I was born with talent - I'm grateful for it, so I use it."

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"On And On", From The Series "Circles", 2021

An image of a woman carrying a girl on her shoulders

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"Untitled", From The Series "Helena's Things", 2016

An image of a woman with her pigtails in jars

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"Untitled #1", From The Series "Air Force", 2011

An image of two women on the roof

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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is stressing me out, although I'm thinking that's the point. It's a beautiful work, nevertheless.

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"Good", 2020

An image of a girl with her hands tied as a corset

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"Untitled", From The Series "Evolve", 2014

An image of a woman connected by braids with a girl

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"The Weight", From The Series "Circles", 2021

An image of a man and a girl

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"Untitled #2", From The Series "Air Force", 2011

An image of a woman with big wig on the roof

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"Untitled #4", From The Series "Air Force", 2011

An image of a woman sitting at the edge of the roof

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"Touching", From The Series "Circles", 2021

An image of a woman and a man with their arms wounded

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"Angel", From The Series "Circles", 2021

An image of a boy with a backpack on

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How my (German) kindergarten kid sees herself schlepping her Schulranzen (gigantic German school rucksack) to school every morning.

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"Untitled", From The Series "Evolve", 2014

An image of hair in a plant pot

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"Untitled #1", From The Series "Never Happened III", 2007

An image of a sitting girl with long braids

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