Oleg Oprisco’s photographs seem to exist somewhere between a memory and a dream. Solitary figures stand in fields, forests, libraries and city streets. Around them, familiar objects feel strangely out of place. A woman might carry an enormous book or interact with an oversized everyday object. The images remain grounded in reality, even when their stories feel impossible. Their magic comes from Oprisco’s ability to transform ordinary elements into something mysterious.

Born in Lviv, Ukraine, Oprisco developed his photographic language through technical knowledge, close observation and an instinct for storytelling. His images often feature women as central figures, surrounded by soft, muted colors, shallow depth of field and carefully constructed environments. Love, loneliness and resistance appear throughout his work. However, he deliberately leaves his photographs open to interpretation, allowing each viewer to discover a different narrative.

For Oprisco, finding ideas is not something reserved for rare moments of inspiration. Instead, it is an ongoing state of attention. A glass of milk, an afternoon walk or an unexpected combination of colors can become the starting point for a new scene. He does not plan his photo series too far ahead. Instead, he follows whatever captures his imagination and develops the idea through preparation and experimentation.

That openness is also reflected in his advice to other photographers. Oprisco encourages artists to pay close attention to the art they consume and to ask why a film, photograph or costume creates a particular impression. In his view, creativity grows from the combination of everything we see, hear and experience. Ultimately, his own work makes that philosophy visible. Everyday life provides the ingredients, while patience, curiosity and imagination turn them into another world.