Penumbra brings together the works of an international group of artists, each exploring the liminal space between light and shadow, clarity and obscurity. This shared terrain evokes a suspended state where forms emerge and dissolve, offering a reflective space for both material and meaning.
Drawing on the tradition of chiaroscuro, the exhibition nods to the Old Masters’ understanding of light’s ability to define and transform. Chris Oh reinterprets this legacy through found objects, while James Owens and Viktor Mattsson engage with light as a vehicle for introspection and expression. Madeleine Bialke and Andrew Sendor’s works echo cinematic approaches, using illumination to heighten narrative and atmosphere. Kristian Touborg bridges analog and digital methods, reflecting on light’s dual role in tradition and innovation.
Through varied vernaculars, the artists invite a reconsideration of light—not only as a physical phenomenon but as a metaphorical lens through which to examine perception, temporality, and materiality. Penumbra underscores the enduring allure of light and shadow, offering a meditation on their capacity to shape artistic inquiry and experience.
