EXISTOS
One Shot. One Print. One Moment…
An Experience Beyond the Digital
The EXISTOS project by Albert Pocej is a ritual that creates a single, physical work of art. It belongs to you, and only you. Forever.
Your most valuable memories are not online.
Our lives are documented in countless digital images, but they lack weight, becoming part of an endless, forgettable stream.
EXISTOS offers an escape. A manifesto against the temporary.
This is not a photoshoot. It is a ritual, a conscious choice to create something permanent, something that cannot be shared, only experienced.
The Journey to Your One Artifact
The entire EXISTOS process is a deliberate journey away from the digital world and into a singular, meaningful moment.
THE CONNECTION
We meet in a carefully chosen location. This is not a rushed session, but a shared experience. We talk, we connect, and you introduce the personal object you brought.
THE SINGLE SHOT
No rehearsals. No second takes. We prepare, we find the right moment, and... one click of the shutter. The instant where trust and your essence converge is captured.
THE BIRTH ON PAPER
Before your eyes, your image is brought to life. We print your portrait on the finest archival paper. A tangible object is born from a fleeting moment. The work is framed, here and now.
THE RELEASE
The final, defining act. The memory card—the digital source—is physically destroyed. You witness this, ensuring your portrait is the one and only version in existence.
You Are Left Not with a Photo, but an ARTIFACT.
A unique work of art by Albert Pocej from the EXISTOS project. A creation that cannot be copied, shared, or replicated.
Your artifact is a unique work of art, created with technology trusted by the world’s leading museums and galleries. Its uncompromising quality and permanence are ensured by our official partners.
The single moment is captured with a FUJIFILM GFX medium format camera. The final piece is printed with professional EPSON archival technology.
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The Ritual's Guide – Albert Pocej
“My goal is not to take pictures. My goal is to use photography as a tool to create something real, eternal, and unrepeatable. In the EXISTOS ritual, I am your guide, helping you capture an authentic trace of your story.”
The Investment in a Creative Act
The entire EXISTOS experience, from the beginning of the ritual to the framed work of art in your hands, is €350.
The investment includes:
- A personal consultation and the full guided ritual.
- The creative act of capturing the single, decisive shot.
- One A2 format artwork, printed on the highest quality archival paper.
- Custom framing with museum-grade anti-reflective glass.
- The personal ritual of destroying the digital file.
- An official Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the artist.
Are you ready to leave your mark?
Due to the depth of this creative act and my personal involvement, the number of EXISTOS sessions is strictly limited.
If you feel that the EXISTOS project resonates with you, I invite you to claim your moment.
F.A.Q. - Your EXISTOS Experience
This is a core part of the EXISTOS experience. It is not about achieving a “perfect” portrait, but about capturing an authentic moment. The value lies in the ritual, the trust in the artist’s vision, and the uniqueness of the result. The one-shot policy is a commitment to that moment, and it is final.
It means the shutter is pressed only once. The only exception is a clear, immediate technical failure on the artist’s part (e.g., equipment malfunction). Human elements like blinking or a sudden gust of wind are considered part of the authentic moment and do not qualify for a retake.
Bring something that holds a personal story or emotional weight for you. It could be a cherished book or a family heirloom. Or, it could be something completely unexpected—like a live chicken, for example! Whether it’s sentimental, surreal, or simply “you,” the only rule is that the object must be a true reflection of your story. Don’t be afraid to be creative.
The creative session itself is an intimate one-on-one process to ensure a deep connection between you and the artist. However, a guest is welcome to wait nearby and join you for the final part of the ritual when the print is revealed and the memory card is destroyed.
You take the fully framed, museum-quality artwork home with you immediately at the end of the session, along with your Certificate of Authenticity.
You are the sole owner of the physical artwork and are free to take a photograph of it to share.
