prism #25.6: 'Disappearance' by Tomasz Laczny


Disappearance
by Tomasz Laczny

The feeling of loss and longing are the main theme of autobiographical photobook of Tomasz Laczny, who based his story on his own experiences while gradually losing the contact with his children after divorce. 

 Tomasz Laczny guides the viewer through a dream world built of autobiographical and fictional elements. Composed with elements of joy, sadness, humor, melancholy and sometimes horror with expressionistic twist the author creates the world where issues of identity, belonging and connection are being questioned. 



from the series / photobook: 'Disappearance' © Tomasz Laczny
from the series / photobook: 'Disappearance' © Tomasz Laczny

from the series / photobook: 'Disappearance' © Tomasz Laczny


from the series / photobook: 'Disappearance' © Tomasz Laczny

from the series / photobook: 'Disappearance' © Tomasz Laczny

Tomasz Laczny was born in Poland, studied art and design and philosophy. In his works he deals with complex issues of identity, belonging and connection. He is interested in creating photobooks mainly. He recently published a photobook “40” about refugee camps and conflict in Western Sahara. The book has received honorable mention in 2016 Dummy Award Kassel competition. He is currently working on his next photobook "Dis-Appearance". He lives and works in London.

 Tomasz Laczny's website: www.tomasz-laczny.com 
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