
Photographs
33 works

CPR, 2025
Digital C-Print on Archival Metallic Luster Photographic Paper
40 x 30 Inches 48 x 36 Inches 52 x 39 Inches
A photographer at heart, Jeffrey Czum is continuously re-envisioning the world around him. Located in Buffalo, NY, where he was born and raised, he often finds a muse in the rust-belt city he calls home. Capturing everyday objects and transforming them into what he deems “clean collages” gives his audience a new perspective and a glimpse into the unpredictable. His work features a range of landscapes and monuments from around globe, frequently influenced by various cinematic styles and incorporating pop culture references. Starting with a subject in mind, Jeffrey maps out his shot list with special attention to the angles he plans on photographing, making it easier for him to digitally recreate the image. An empty blue sky, a building, a layer of grass, a window –each frame is integral to creating an end result that is free from distraction and represents the feeling of minimal surrealism.


Jeffrey Czum is a photographer and digital artist born and raised in Buffalo, New York, where he continues to be based. He began sharing his work online and gradually shifted from a hobby into a full-time practice after receiving a steady stream of commission requests from other artists, musicians, and businesses.
Czum builds what he calls "clean collages," starting each piece with a specific subject and a detailed shot list before photographing every element separately, from skies to architecture to stretches of grass, and digitally reconstructing them into a single, seamless image. The result blends photorealistic precision with a surreal, almost impossible sense of space, where skies shift into unexpected gradients and shadows fall at angles that suggest more than one light source. His work frequently incorporates neon text and billboard-style messaging, adding a layer of satire and pop culture commentary beneath a polished, minimal surface.
Drawing on cinematic influence and an interest in American consumer culture, Czum's images reimagine familiar scenes such as motels, highways, and suburban homes as stages for humor and nostalgia. His prints are produced in limited editions, signed and numbered.
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