MAREK / HE'S NOT HERE

Marek was my friend who had a dark side that often consumed him entirely. During these periods, his moods plunged into darkness, making him almost unbearable to be around. Yet, on the brighter days, he would go into a whirlwind of creativity through photography. Our joint photoshoots always spiraled beyond our initial intentions. With Marek by my side, fear didn’t matter; he had a way of unveiling hidden aspects of my being I hadn't even realized existed. I captured these portraits of him during one of his darker episodes. His irritation was strong. He barely endured the session. Little did I know, it was our last meeting in the studio and in life. Marek Kotnowski 1970 - 2016