Brief description of the artwork: 

The work focuses on the transformation of static, three-dimensional objects into dynamic, two-dimensional shadow compositions. By moving the light sources, Bordos reveals hidden geometries and patterns that  emerge when the shadows align with the illumination.

The artwork consists of meticulously arranged pins emerging from the surface, forming a precise, symmetrical pattern. When illuminated, these physical structures create shadows that amplify the design’s complexity. The artwork explores themes of perception, light, and space, blurring the boundaries between the tangible and intangible. Through this work, Bordos elevates shadows from a passive byproduct of light into an essential component of the artistic experience and invites viewers to contemplate the unseen and appreciate the transformative power of light.

The title: Shadowgraphy was given by Márton Orosz art historian.

Size: 50 x 50 x 5cm

Year made, date: 2023 – 2024

Technical information and requirements: the work can be hanged, it only needs electricity!

Previous exhibitions: Shadowgraphy consists of a series of similar works, the first prototype was exhibited at the Vasarely Museum in Budapest in year 2023 at the exhibition titled: Luminotheque, curated by Márton Orosz, the director of the Vasarely Museum in Budapest. That artwork entered the collection of the Signal Festival in Prague. 

Special requirements for the installation:

The artwork is running on 220V, European standard. The artwork needs to be exhibited in dark or semi-dark environments.

Concept and design: László Zsolt Bordos

Frames and woodwork: Kristóf Rácz

LED controller: Márton Urbán