TITLE: Under the Surface

Trapped beneath an unseen barrier, a synthetic form lingers—silent, distant, restrained. The surface is more than a reflection; it is a symbol of confinement, the invisible limits imposed by dogmas, beliefs, and societal norms. Beneath it, the figure remains isolated, yearning to break through, to speak, to connect.
This minimalist composition blends abstraction and symbolism, challenging the viewer to question the boundaries between perception and reality, silence and expression. How much of what we see is real, and how much remains hidden beneath the surface?

AUTHOR: Boris Benko (Croatia)

Boris Benko (1976) is a Croatian visual artist and photographer based in Zagreb. With a background in graphic design, he turned to photography to explore visual storytelling. His work embraces a minimalist aesthetic, focusing on conceptual and fine art photography with subtle surrealist elements. Drawn to black-and-white imagery, he captures solitude, layered meanings, and the tension between the physical and the intangible. Through his lens, everyday moments transform into narratives that invite deeper reflection.

AUTHOR: Boris Benko (Croatia)

Boris Benko (1976) is a Croatian visual artist, and photographer based in Zagreb. With a strong foundation in graphic design, Boris turned to photography alongside his design career to pursue his passion for visual storytelling.

His photographic work is defined by a minimalist aesthetic and a focus on conceptual and fine art imagery. Inspired by a wide range of subjects—from urban life to surreal dreamscapes—he crafts evocative narratives infused with subtle surrealist elements. Black-and-white photography is central to his practice, providing a timeless medium to explore the essence of human connection and raw emotion.

Boris is captivated by themes of solitude, layered meanings, and the interplay between the physical and the intangible. His images blend emotion and narrative, inviting viewers to uncover deeper connections beyond what meets the eye.