Szilveszter Makó
Photographer
Articles & interviews3
- How Szilveszter Makó Turned Auteur Style Into Commercial Demand
Elizabeth Goodspeed examines the growing commercial demand for Hungarian photographer Szilveszter Makó’s recognisable surreal fashion portraits. Addressing criticism of the repeated visual style and Makó’s high-profile celebrity commissions, she argues that a photographer’s distinct point of view is precisely what clients commission, while subjects such as Olivia Rodrigo actively shape the meaning of the resulting images.
- Mydollmallu Transforms Paper Into Wearable Art and Theatrical Worlds
The article profiles St. Petersburg-born artist Alla, known as Mydollmallu, who creates intricate paper costumes and theatrical scenes entirely by hand. Working from her countryside home studio, she transforms paper through tearing, folding, and crumpling into wearable sculptures that she photographs herself wearing. Her work is guided by improvisation, emotion, and a deep connection to nature and freedom of expression.
- Dora Abodi turns Transylvanian folklore into wearable fashion stories
Creative Boom profiles Transylvanian designer Dora Abodi, founder of ABODI Transylvania, who merges folklore and mythology into her fashion collections. Her latest project, The Chronicles, reimagines local legends through hand-painted gowns, sculptural headpieces, and illustrations inspired by her heritage. The article explores her creative process, influences, and the personal meaning behind her work.