In Marta Syrko's photography, water plays a pivotal role, acting as more than just a background element—it becomes a transformative tool. By placing her subjects beneath glass or fully submerging them in water, she harnesses the medium's ability to shift the viewer's perception, introducing an intriguing distortion and surrealism. Water’s fluidity and reflective qualities allow it to bend and warp reality, presenting a world that is at once familiar yet strikingly unfamiliar. This technique creates a dreamlike atmosphere where reality is suspended, and the boundaries between the real and the imagined blur, inviting viewers into a space where the ordinary takes on an extraordinary, otherworldly quality.
What sets Marta's work apart is her dedication to working with natural materials in real-time, without the use of Photoshop or 3D effects. She uses water, ice, filters, and glass to achieve these visual distortions organically, relying on the raw, tactile interaction between the elements and her subjects to create her signature ethereal look. This commitment to working naturally deepens the authenticity of her work, enhancing its immersive and realistic quality.