The works of Eszter Poroszlai (1974, Budapest), reveals an artistic programme of constant experimentation and scientific interest. Evolving from her early engagement with the traditional medium of painting, Poroszlai's oeuvre has undergone a profound evolution, marked by a transition towards geometric abstraction and a deep-seated fascination with the scientific intricacies of the natural world. In her minimalist compositions, Poroszlai adeptly explores motifs such as the torus, circle, and cone, unraveling their spatial complexities with meticulous precision. Drawing inspiration from metaphysics and mathematics, her abstract works transcend conventional boundaries, offering viewers a glimpse into the infinite possibilities of space and perspective. This conceptual framework shapes her creative repertoire, evident in precisely structured installations where stretched threads carve out new planes of spatial dimensionality. Expanding beyond traditional mediums, Poroszlai seamlessly integrates textiles and photographic processes into her artistic practice, offering profound meditations on the interplay between vision and perception, reality and illusion.
Poroszlai's exhibition "I Hold the Line by the Hand", delves into the profound relationship between geometry and the innate forms found in nature, inviting viewers to contemplate the intrinsic beauty of the natural world through a conceptual lens. Central to this exploration is Poroszlai's four-scale installation, "Traverse", a captivating embodiment of the interplay between virtual and physical space. Spanning gallery walls with the motif of the cone, this installation serves as a dynamic collision of abstract concepts and tangible reality. In her series "Insta(nt)llation", conceived during the challenging times of the pandemic, Poroszlai reflects on themes of confinement and escapism, juxtaposing the allure of virtual spaces with the enduring presence of the physical realm. Utilizing the ancient cyanotype technique, she captures landscapes and arboreal forms in a timeless cyan-blue hue, complemented by meticulously embroidered ray lines that extend into the spatial continuum.
Poroszlai Eszter 2014-ben végzett a Magyar Képzőművészeti Egyetem Festőművész szakán Károlyi Zsigmond osztályában. Jelenleg a Pécsi Tudományegyetem Művészeti Doktori Iskolájának hallgatója, tanulmányai során Párizsban és Berlinben tett tanulmányutakat ösztöndíjjal. Számos hazai és nemzetközi kiállításon találkozhattunk térplasztikáival. Geometrikus absztrakt művei többek között a Vasarely Múzeumban, a Szombathelyi Képtárban, a Fészek Művészklubban, a párizsi 193 galériában, valamint a „Scene Ungarn” kiállításon, a waldenbuchi Museum Ritter termeiben voltak bemutatva.
The exhibition was supported by the National Cultural Fund of Hungary.