Photography is, for me, a way of exploring both myself and the
world—a tool for discovering emotions that are often impossible to
express with words. I focus primarily on studio photography, where I
can fully control light, space, and atmosphere. It is within this
constructed, enclosed world that I find the greatest creative
freedom. I also continually return to landscape photography—nature,
which offers not only a respite from the artificial light of the
studio, but also an inexhaustible source of inspiration.The form of
expression closest to me is portraiture—especially
self-portraiture. In my artistic practice, the portrait becomes not
merely an image, but a dialogue with myself, with the role I assume,
and with the viewer. I create surreal self-portraits, often infused
with a touch of humor. I am particularly drawn to the reflective,
darker side of surrealism—the kind that invites the viewer to pause
and reconsider their own reality, emotions, and relationships. Humor,
on the other hand, allows me to tame everyday life and reveal the
absurdities of contemporary existence in a light yet thoughtful
way.In my work, I frequently use theatrical makeup, which enables me
to embody different characters and create alternative identities.
Another important aspect of my practice is the creation of my own
props—most often from found, repurposed, seemingly useless objects.
These improvised items, given significance within the frame, become
integral elements of the story being told.I work with digital
photography, treating it not merely as a documentary tool, but above
all as a means of creation. I experiment with light, composition, and
post-production to produce images that resist simple definitions. I
am interested in combining realism with imagination, the everyday
with metaphor. My surroundings inspire me—people, spaces, objects,
and small, ordinary situations that, in my imagination, take on new
meaning.My works are a record of a search for balance between truth
and fiction, between the real world and the one that exists only in
my thoughts. I believe that photography has the power not only to
freeze a moment, but also to ask questions—questions to which each
viewer may find their own answers.