A chess piece in a hand. A line of ink that means something only to the one who wears it. In the studio nothing is accidental – so everything a person brings in front of my light is a choice: the symbols in their skin, the objects they hold, the body they have built. 

These portraits collect such choices, one person at a time – because what they show cannot be faked.

Jenny – Checkmate Confidence

"Checkmate Confidence" presents a powerful blend of strength and poise, embodied by the woman poised beside a chessboard. Her intense gaze and relaxed posture reveal a quiet mastery, while the interplay of light highlights her tattoos and delicate attire, challenging conventional expectations. This piece expresses a bold narrative of inner power and calculated resolve.

This work was honored with the 2026 Golden Shot Award (Silver, Portrait Category).

Symbols in Skin and Steel is available in three tiers: 

• Print-on-demand (open edition): postcard (A6) and posters in A4, A3, and A2 — the open way into the series. 

• Limited fine-art editions (alu-dibond): museum-grade print on alu-dibond, hand-signed and numbered, run of 15, in 40 × 60, 50 × 75, 60 × 90, and 70 × 105 cm — each with a certificate of authenticity. The price rises with every number sold.
• The original (1/1): a single unique piece per motif, with its own certificate — on request.