Arkadiusz "Arek" Gepchard

I create surreal self-portraits that combine humor with reflection on everyday life and human nature. Photography is my tool for exploring emotions and engaging in a dialogue with both myself and the viewer. I work with digital photography, often using theatrical makeup and handmade props crafted from found objects. Improvisation and experimentation are as important to me as light and composition. I draw inspiration from my surroundings — people, spaces, and ordinary objects — which in my images take on new meaning. My goal is to merge realism with imagination, creating photographs that balance between truth and illusion.