Low tide 2024
I don’t describe my work, it is what you see.
Bag for life 2024
I don’t describe my work, it is what you see.
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Tony Maj
United Kingdom
I’ve been photographing professionally for over 10 years now.
I have no formal education in the arts, but I have gained knowledge through my initiative and self-study. I view this as an advantage, as I have crafted my own path to expressionism, supported and encouraged by my skills in design and material knowledge, which I acquired through my trade as a contemporary furniture maker. My studio is located in a section of my workshop that I built over twenty years ago. Over time, I have come to understand and appreciate the difficulties caused by its limited floor space, and I have made this a central focus in my approach.
My photographic work combines elements of abstraction and figuration, with a deliberate aim to explore satirical themes through purposefully staged ideas. I photograph what I find beautiful, remarkable, and worth telling. I seek ways to examine life’s realities and, in doing so, attempt to reveal the essence of photography. My work is characterised by its constructed and conceptual approach, and what I desire from art and photography is a connection, not a conclusion. Any effort to cultivate an unorthodox gaze helps me stay adaptable rather than seeking immediate understanding.

