Weaving creativity into everyday life through his visual art, Patrick Morarescu uses photography to capture the world from a different perspective, with the boldness of his reach never monotonous. He tells us more about his background in photography and how it has shaped his life.
PATRICK MORARESCU
Like the space between inhaling and exhaling, Patrick Morarescu’s visual art forces viewers to pause and root themselves in the moment.
Born in Munich, Germany, Morarescu has showcased his work internationally in venues such as the Museum FLUXUS+ in Potsdam, Germany, Pori Art Museum in Finland, and the sixth Marrakech Biennale-Parallel Projects in Morocco, alongside exhibiting at renowned festivals and participating in artist residency programmes across the world.
Today, Morarescu lives away from the hustle and bustle of the city, tucked away in the rolling fields and endless skyline of Mallorca’s heartland. Here, he finds inspiration for his diverse body of work, which continues to capture the attention and intrigue of audiences worldwide.
With photography as his passion, the gift of capturing the world via camera lens enables him to not just meet different people and visit new places, but also live life to the fullest, stay rooted in the present, and embrace life with openness and creativity.
The ability to create a personal space and common ground for sharing and connecting through stories is what drives his visual art. Morarescu’s work both refreshes and provokes, urging conversations about the boundaries between humanity and the world surrounding it.
His art has been recognised through grants from the European Commission and various Goethe Institutes, as well as support from the German Embassies in Rabat and Oslo. Additionally, Morarescu’s work has been featured in leading photography publications, including the British Journal of Photography, Lenscratch, L’Oeil de la Photographie, Der Greif, Feature Shoot, Musée Magazine, and F-Stop Magazine.
Alongside his artistic work, Morarescu collaborates
with international magazines, newspapers, and brands. His editorial and commercial photography has been published by the Financial Times, The Guardian, Der Spiegel, Die Zeit, Süddeutsche Zeitung, El País, Forbes, National Geographic History, WirtschaftsWoche, Les Echos de Weekend, and other leading international media outlets.
Morarescu walks us through this photographic adventure, what’s next for the future, and the journey of capturing a uniquely gripping moment.
Q&A WITH PATRICK MORARESCU
Firstly, what drew you to working in travel photography?
Patrick Morarescu (PM): It’s the curiosity woven into the journey of everyday life. Stepping into new worlds, that curiosity awakens more naturally than in familiar surroundings – and the magic, I’ve learned, is present everywhere, experienced in its own rhythm.
What do you find most exciting about this kind of work?
PM: The chance to step into places and moments I might never have encountered otherwise, guided purely by intuition and through the lens of my camera. Each scene becomes a doorway into another rhythm of life.
On the flip side, what are the biggest challenges?
PM: The challenge is also a quiet blessing – a call to stay curious, open, and fully aware of the energies around me. Each moment invites sensitivity, freshness, presence, and a gentle dialogue between myself and the world I photograph. I move through it just observing, without judgment, following my intuition. I don’t see it as a burden; this awareness and openness are amongst the deepest joys – not only in photography, but in life itself.
OT: How would you describe your style of photography?
PM: Intuitive, natural – opening and holding space for a person, place, or situation, where energies can meet and communicate, giving room for what is already there to emerge.
What has been one of your favourite destinations to capture?
PM: India left a lasting mark on me – a place whose strong energies, people, colours, rhythms, and spirit linger for years. But honestly, every corner of the world holds its own magic and beauty, which I encounter through presence and attention.
Have you been involved in any interesting assignments or projects recently that you’d like to highlight?
PM: Generally, my favourite projects are the ones I create myself. During my eight years in Mallorca, I followed the spirit of the island, discovering it from the inside out.
From this journey, seven unique projects emerged – Baix Llum Mallorquina, The Sun Will Shine Again Tomorrow, There Might Be Giants, Divine Moments of Presence, Plants, Spirits, and Land of Tomeva – each capturing a different pulse of the island’s life.
Finally, what’s next for the future? Are there any new destinations you’d like to cross off your bucket list?
PM: After a quieter few years – filled with the joy of fatherhood – I feel the pull of new horizons again. Everything unknown is a gift, and even the places I’ve already been reveal new wonders when I shift my gaze. Sometimes, the most profound discoveries happen when you simply turn around and notice what was there all along.
HOW I GOT THIS PHOTO
During a residency in Amman, Jordan, curiosity led me on a walk to a slaughterhouse. The veterinarian kindly offered me an intimate tour and allowed me to photograph freely with my Hasselblad. I sensed both the workers’ curiosity and the animals’ fear. Sharing tea and conversations about life, religion, and animals stayed with me. On another day, he came to my performance at Makan – the independent contemporary art space – with his whole family. This encounter left me with lasting insights into the slaughterhouse in Amman.
