Suspended somewhere between reality and a dream,Oleg Opriscos photographs are instantly mesmerizing.

His goal is to create images that capture the ambiguous, mutable visuals often evoked while reading a book.

Endless inspiration surrounds us everywhere, Oprisco tells My Modern Met.

Conceptual Photography by Oleg Oprisco

These are locations, people, and scenes of real life.

Instead of relying on digital alterations, Oprisco believes in creating as much as he can by hand.

I create real props for all photos.

Conceptual Photography by Oleg Oprisco

It’s like creating a puzzle or riddle using simple tools.

Ukrainian artist Oleg Oprisco creates conceptual photographs that look like they’re set in dreamscapes.

He uses real-life props to enhance the drama of his images.

Conceptual Photography by Oleg Oprisco

It’s like creating a puzzle or riddle using simple tools.

Conceptual Photography by Oleg Oprisco

Conceptual Photography by Oleg Oprisco

Conceptual Photography by Oleg Oprisco

Conceptual Photography by Oleg Oprisco

Conceptual Photography by Oleg Oprisco

Conceptual Photography by Oleg Oprisco

Conceptual Photography by Oleg Oprisco

Conceptual Photography by Oleg Oprisco

Conceptual Photography by Oleg Oprisco

Conceptual Photography by Oleg Oprisco

Conceptual Photography by Oleg Oprisco

Conceptual Photography by Oleg Oprisco

Conceptual Photography by Oleg Oprisco