Boleslaw Lutoslawski

Richard Avedon photographer:

‘Beautiful and strange photographs … full of deep feeling’.

Alexi Lubomirski - photographer:

“… Extremely soulful…”

Boleslaw Lutoslawski is not just a photographer; he embodies a vision that captures the human spirit beyond what is visible to the eye. Every image he creates is not merely a document of a moment, but a meeting of souls – a moment in which two consciousnesses, that of the photographer and that of the subject, connect with an almost metaphysical sensitivity. His work offers a quiet and uplifting experience, where time seems suspended, and the portrait becomes one of the ways to understand both the person and existence itself.

There is an inner movement, an exploration of identity and meaning, as if photography is a language that allows us to touch what lies beyond what can be seen.

What distinguishes Boleslaw is not only his camera or unique technique, nor the honour and recognition he has earned in the art world, but also his ability to open a door to a place where creativity and humanity meet, a place where the viewer feels like a participant in a journey of discovery, reflection, and understanding. In my opinion, Boleslaw Lutoslawski’s photographs are timeless. Every image he creates deserves a place in the history books of art, as it captures not only the likeness of a person but also the spirit behind the gaze and the humanity that illuminates each frame. Experiencing his work is a personal and moving encounter, as if he invites us to stand close to the moment where art and life merge completely.

Photographers like him are increasingly rare. He is old school at his finest –

someone who brings depth, sensitivity, and wisdom to the medium, qualities that cannot be taught in any school, but are cultivated through years of engagement with culture, people, and the spirit of the times. In his work, one can feel

the history, the knowledge, and the heart, all contained in every frame, every

portrait, and every moment he captures.

Jon J Muth, author/illustrator:

“Your photographs feel timeless in the way The Beatles are timeless.

And like The Beatles, you make it look easy”

Bo:

Estela Merlos - a dancer
Estela Merlos is an independent dance performer, teacher and choreographer based in London. Her background in ballet, contemporary dance and flamenco are an ongoing influence in her personal practice and movement research.
See the richness of Estela Merlos range as it is very special
A photographic session was performed in The City of London, next to Lloyd's building, which was designed by Lord Richard Rogers.
Photography for me is a companion, which silently attends my meetings with other people.
It is like reportage, but with a common consent.

I imagine that a portrait is like an imprint of what we shared while being with each other, a unique permanent shadow created by gestures, smiles, movements, fleeting looks, atmosphere of what was said, light permeating the place, where we met. Everything I desire to retain forever while time is passing away and distances between us widening after we depart.

In this image, time folds gently around Estela Merlos, capturing not just a dancer but the echo of her essence in motion. Each gesture becomes a vessel carrying air, light, and fleeting emotions.

The wall behind her hums quietly, and she remains a living note of fluidity, a gentle rebellion against the rigidity around her.

Photography, as you so beautifully describe, is a silent witness, a keeper of the invisible. Here it embraces the warmth of presence, the delicate exchange of glances, and the poetry of steps that leave no footprint yet leave an imprint upon the soul. In this image, the transient becomes eternal, a shadow created from shared moments, luminous and unbound by time.

You are timeless artist Bo , just like your subject