The exhibition explores the themes of optical illusion, rhythm, geometry and colour from four different perspectives. The nearly 40 glass sculptures, paintings and prints illustrate the role and importance of the viewer's movement in the geometric compositions on different materials, which in turn constantly changes the view.
The latest works of Noémi Ferenczy Prize-winning glass artist György Gáspár are preceded by sketches reminiscent of architectural drawings: the illusion is created by superimposing glass plates with different painted geometric structures and line grids, creating a unique perspective. In the op-art works of István Halmi-Horváth the illusion of space is accompanied by an extremely rich experience of colour. A kind of lattice structure allows the light to be perceived as it filters through. The works of glass artist Zsuzsanna Kóródi deal with the illusion created by the optical properties of glass, the view changes continuously with the movement of the viewer. All three artists consider Victor Vasarely, the most famous representative of op-art to be their master, who created illusionistic images and spaces from various geometric forms, while working not only in black and white but also with an extremely rich colour palette. In his kinetic works he explored the laws of optics. The exhibition is linked to the International Year of Glass, which will be celebrated in 2022.
The exhibition was made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Janus Pannonius Museum, the Viltin Gallery and private collectors.
Curator of the exhibition: Szonja Dohnál gallery manager
Opening speech (details)
Accompanying programmes:
25 June 2022, 21:00 - Optical Illusion workshop in the exhibition, led by artist Judit Hamerli
25 June 2022, 23:00 - Creases, Bends, Repetitions / performance by Rita Góbi Company in the exhibition hall
10 July 2022 - performance by the Zero Plus Dance Studio in the exhibition hall
11 September 2022 - Finissage with the Góbi Rita Company
The exhibition is open to the public till 11 September 2022.
The exhibition was opened as part of the Night of Museums programme.
The programme is supported by the Veszprém-Balaton 2023 European Capital of Culture programme. The exhibition is supported by the National Cultural Fund.
Due to renovation works in Veszprém Castle the opening hours of our galleries have changed.
Opening hours of the Dubniczay Palace:
Monday - Friday closed
Saturday 17:00 - 21:00
Sunday 10:00 - 20:00
Thank you for your understanding.
