Peter Lik: Origins

Before the galleries. Before the world-record sales. Before the name that became synonymous with fine art, there was a boy in Australia. The son of refugees who escaped Czechoslovakia with nothing. Whose first address in their new country was Tent #131. That boy picked up a camera at age 8, photographed a spiderweb glistening with morning dew, and never looked back. This is where it all began. Origins is Peter Lik's own story, told in his own words — raw, honest, and deeply human. The courage to chase a vision across continents. To sleep in an RV outside Circus Circus and refuse to quit until the world could see what he saw. "It's not just a photograph I'm chasing, it's a mood and a feeling. It's what I live for." That feeling, that undeniable, soul-deep connection to the world's beauty is the very heart of every image he creates and every gallery he's built. And if you ask him today what drives him forward? He'll tell you the same thing he always has — his greatest shot is still out there. And he's not done yet. Learn more about Peter Lik and browse his award winning images at www.lik.com. This video was originally released 10 years ago and has now been remastered and re-released in 4k for 2026. #PeterLik