Black-and-white photographs by renowned photographer Josef Vrážel, in which spiritual life, faith, and art intertwine, will be featured in the new exhibition I Believe, Therefore I Am, organized by the Museum of the Valašsko Region at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Valašské Meziříčí. The opening will take place on Friday, May 23, at 7:00 PM as part of the Meziříčí Museum Night. The exhibition will be on display until September 28. Entry to the church and park is free throughout the entire season.

Josef Vrážel is one of the most prominent photographers in our region in recent years. He primarily focuses on social documentary work and the stories of ordinary people. He prefers black-and-white photography and long-term projects that allow for continuity and a deeper insight into the subject matter. His main source of inspiration is the region where he was born and still lives—Horní Vsacko. He began exhibiting in 2016, and since then, his photographs have been shown across the Czech Republic, including at the prestigious Leica Gallery in Prague. At the Church of the Holy Trinity in Valašské Meziříčí, he now presents his current and still ongoing project I Believe, Therefore I Am.

“This is my first major series that isn’t thematically limited to the Valašsko region. I’ve been working on it since 2017, continuously adding to it. It portrays human faith—not only in God, but also in life itself and in oneself. It touches on humility, reconciliation, solidarity, and determination,” said Josef Vrážel, describing the theme of the project and exhibition. His black-and-white photographs offer a unique artistic and spiritual experience, amplified by the atmosphere of the semi-wooden church.

The season at the Church of the Holy Trinity runs from May 1. In May, June, September, and October, the church is open only on weekends; during the summer holidays, it is open daily except Mondays. The surrounding park is accessible from Tuesday to Sunday throughout the entire season. Opening hours are always from 10 AM to 6 PM. Visitors can also view unique regional stone-sculpture monuments or take a walk along the nature trail in the revitalized park that surrounds the 16th-century landmark