Maciej Max Dominik

Maciej Max Dominik

Location: Poland

I have been working with photography, its in-depth graphic processing, and digital printing for 16 years, with a focus on the human figure and its relationship with light, movement, and fabric. In my practice, I use controlled lighting, kinetic elements (wind, silk, hair), and meticulous post-production to reduce color and highlight form, texture, and tonal nuances.
Contrasts guide me: strength and sensitivity, stillness and movement, exposure and concealment. By reducing images to black and white, I emphasize the architecture of the body and the way light sculpts surfaces. My work presents the body both as a physical presence and as a shifting landscape: I explore how a gesture, a fluttering fabric, and a shadow can reveal temperament, memory, and desire, without relying on narrative details.


Portfolio:

Silent Infatuation

Silent Infatuation is a cycle of abstract images in which a distorted human body loses its literal presence and gains emotional weight. The desert becomes a space for pause: silence without an obvious narrative, intimacy hidden in what remains unspoken. The surface of the works moves like a whisper—fragment, dissonance, interruption. In this stark setting, closeness has no form of gesture; it is, instead, a presence that endures.

Unrestrained Desire / 143 “Unrestrained Desire / 143”

In "Unrestrained Desire", softness doesn’t calm—it warms. Textured, wavering layers of matter settle into a closeness so intense that the boundary between tenderness and motion begins to blur, yet remains present. Light and shadow guide the eye along protrusions and taut folds, revealing a rhythm of surrender and resistance. It is desire without restraint—silence moving, uncovering temperature rather than asking

They’re Inseparable / 085 “They’re Inseparable / 085”

.... presents a surreal figure enveloped in a delicate, sheer fabric that clings to textured contours, set against a stark desert landscape illuminated by a distant sun. The interplay of light and shadow emphasizes the abstract shapes, evoking mystery and subtle tension. This piece conveys a striking blend of vulnerability and strength, making it a compelling addition to any contemporary space.

Only Touch / 016 “Only Touch / 016”

Two figures entwined beneath a translucent veil emerge from shadow into a warm, golden halo suggestive of a rising sun. The careful interplay of darkness and light reveals a quiet connection—interlaced hands that express both vulnerability and unity. Gentle, undulating bands of light behind them introduce subtle motion and emotional depth, while the near-silhouette forms keep the composition sensual and abstract. A thoughtful, intimate work that lends quiet drama and makes a striking addition to your space.

Noir Silk Embrace / 017 “Noir Silk Embrace / 017”

Noir Silk Embrace presents two intertwined silhouettes veiled in a soft, luminous rim light. Subtle highlights reveal delicate skin textures while shadowed folds suggest both silk drapery and wind-sculpted dunes, merging human form with landscape. The composition conveys quiet intimacy and restrained mystery, inviting prolonged observation without explicit disclosure. A poised addition to contemporary interiors.

Awakening / 091 “Awakening / 091”

This striking monochrome artwork presents two figures intertwined, their forms flowing seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. The smooth, almost liquid texture around them echoes the curves of their bodies, creating a surreal connection between human and nature. The distant horizon, softly illuminated, suggests a moment suspended between night and dawn. This piece offers a powerful yet elegant statement, perfect for enhancing a modern living space.