Maikel Luka

Visual Artist & Content Creator

"The desire to disappear and the urge to be seen" is a quote very dear to my heart - if not the driving force of my work. I focus on autobiographical themes such as queer relationships, family heritage or the body in society by connecting different artistic fields of styling, photography or (social) curation.  


I rather tap in the unknown and find a fitting form by reacting to what’is in front of me than work after an established sheme. Emotional creating is very important to me. I love to portrait heads, preferably the back of them.

Black and white forest with fallen tree
Black and white image of a person seated, wearing torn white briefs and a dark shirt, with visible leg hair.
Close-up of an armpit with hair, black and white photograph.
Gray t-shirt lying on a concrete surface
Close-up of shoeprints on a textured surface
A crumpled tarp with blocks on a concrete floor.
Black and white photo of a person lying in bed, partially covered with a blanket, and resting one arm over their face.
Black and white photo of a person with a shaved head, large earring, and hand shadow on the head.
Monochrome close-up of a hand touching skin

'MM' is a recently published book of two individuals communicating love in a long-distance relationship. We are both in front and behind the camera. Reflecting on what’s important to us and what’s scary. Documenting ordinary situations and fill them with emotional value.

Black and white photo of a lifelike human head sculpture with hollow eyes.
A person climbing a tall, vertical metal fence against a dark background.
Black and green jackets piled on asphalt

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