Synthetic Dreams

Are we merely trapping ourselves within synthetic dreams—finding comfort in the illusion? An ongoing fine art photography series by Boris Benko, Synthetic Dreams blends surreal storytelling with dark elegance to explore the tension between isolation and the longing for connection. Featuring lifelike synthetic beings—human-sized dolls, silicone figures, and plastic constructs—it personifies the fragility of those who retreat into their inner worlds, yearning for the outside yet fearing its uncertainties. Shifting between black and white and color, and presented in varied formats, the series mirrors the fluidity of perception, challenging the boundary between artificial and real. All photos are available for licensing.