Bortnyik Sándor, Ritmus 

Here we see Sándor Bortnyik’s stark geometric composition using ink on paper, titled “Ritmus”. Immediately, the interplay between black and white commands attention, creating a dynamic visual rhythm. The composition is structured through a series of sharply defined geometric shapes which create an interplay between positive and negative space. Note how the lines and forms are carefully arranged to suggest movement and depth, despite the work's flatness. This creates a visual puzzle, challenging our perception and understanding of spatial relationships. Bortnyik's reduction of form reflects the avant-garde movements of the early 20th century, particularly Constructivism and Bauhaus, where simplified geometric forms were seen as a universal visual language. The absence of color directs our focus to the essential elements of shape and line, underscoring the artwork's engagement with the basic components of visual expression. It invites us to reconsider how meaning is constructed through the arrangement of simple forms.