"Darkness & Light" Solo Exhibition By Bogdan KonopkaBoogie Woogie Photography, PhotogStory

Boogie Woogie Photography & PhotogStory are pleased to present “Darkness & Light”, a solo exhibition by Bogdan Konopka at the Loft in Wong Chuk Hang from 4 February to 4 March 2023.

Light is a driving force for photography, but it might also be destructive. For Polish-born photographer Bogdan Konopka, the great charm of photography comes from darkness and shadow. There is one more shadow that co-creates photography: the shadow of the author and of its time. The photographer directs images from darkness into light.

Bogdan is a master of black-and-white photography and Chiaroscuro. At first glance, it is easy to be attracted by the bright light source in his images. When the viewers get accustomed to the darkness, they will discover a world of greys and tiny details hidden in the shadow. Most of his images are contact prints, created with the same size negative, and audiences must appreciate them closely to understand the details in the small prints.

Bogdan is not only famous for his technique but also for the perception after traveling worldwide to confront different cultures. He was born in Poland, lived in Paris, and traveled all over Europe and China to record the different cities’ appearances through his lens. His photographs present a unique and recognizable style in natural landscapes or interior spaces.