Bio
John Michael Pelech was born in New York City, received a B.S. from N.Y.U. and a B.F.A. from School of Visual Arts in Media Arts.
He studied design with Milton Glaser and worked in commercial television and video as a Director of Photography and MTV cameraman during the start-up years 1981-1984.
Michael explores the day-to-day visual cacophony of New York City. He has also been a panelist at The Griffin Museum of Photography 2020, has work in private collections and been in group shows: Amanda Smith 2017, 2024, Karyn Mannix Contemporary 2021, New York Center for Photographic Art 2021- 2022, Foley Gallery, Max Planck Institute and the Salmagundi Club, exhibitions and auction 2019 – 2026.
He has been a Resident Artist Member at Salmagundi Club, NYC. for (5) years in the photography initiative.
He lives in the East Village of New York City and is currently developing his fine art photography practice while trying to expand the visual vocabulary of photography.
Statement
John Michael Pelech is an accomplished artist based in New York, renowned for his striking photographs that capture the essence of the world around us. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Pelech’s work takes viewers on a journey through various landscapes and experiences. With a mastery of composition and lighting techniques, each image is a carefully crafted and thought-provoking reflection of the human experience. Through his lens, Pelech invites the audience to step into a two-dimensional world, evoking emotions and stirring the imagination. With a deep understanding of the complexities of the human psyche, his work goes beyond the surface and into the depths of the human spirit. Pelech’s photography is a testament to his unwavering dedication to his craft and his ability to capture the intricacies of life in a truly mesmerizing way.
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