In Chromatrix, various disciplines blend: the freedom of a sketch, the precision of a model, the monumentality of architecture, and the elusiveness of light. The work is simultaneously a study, an autonomous object, and an architectural lighting system.
Chromatrix is an exploration of line, light, and grid, emerging from an intuitive process. What begins as a rapid sketch evolves through successive phases into a balanced, spatial composition. By combining a systematic formal language with an organic approach, Chromatrix finds balance between order and coincidence. The designs build on principles from De Stijl, Bauhaus, and Constructivism, further developing through the integration of optical light effects. This gives the work an almost magical character; colors shift, and the relationship between lines and space remains in motion.
The process begins on paper, with sketches made at high speed and without a predetermined plan. The lines are drawn intuitively—quickly, exploratively, without corrections. These sketches serve as a visual language that refines itself over time. More defined drawings follow. Even here, the focus is not on exact reproduction but on a new interpretation of the original energy of the sketch. Sharper contours emerge without losing spontaneity.
After the drawings, the transition is made to small-scale three-dimensional models. These versions function as maquettes, but not in the traditional sense: they are not representations of a larger design but an independent phase in the development.
The composition is not strictly planned but grows in space. Paper lines are assembled and layered, connections emerge, and balance is felt rather than calculated. At this stage, the work acquires an architectural quality—as if it were a miniature cityscape, an abstract construction where structures and levels interweave.
When the work is realized at full scale, the association with architecture remains, while the structures simultaneously remain fully autonomous. The steel compositions become larger but continue to play with the interpretation of human scale.
Through the layering of lines, a multi-dimensional depth effect arises, where shadows and open space play an equally important role as physical matter. Yet the black elements—with their fine, sand-like coating—create an optical confusion. The material reflects little light and absorbs its surroundings, causing the readability of the structures to fade. What appears at one moment to be a line drawing on the wall may, from a different angle or under different light conditions—daylight, bright sunlight, or artificial lighting—reveal itself as a spatial composition. This constant shift between two- and three-dimensionality makes the work intangible, revealing itself fully only when the viewer moves around it.
Light plays a crucial role in Chromatrix. It is captured within small chambers, where the steel lines continue as lines of light. These almost appear as mystical boxes: at first glance, robust, architectural elements, but inside, the dark steel framework transforms into a glowing core.
In the first two works of this series, an additional optical effect has been introduced: iridescent acrylic. This material reacts to the viewing angle and ambient light, causing colors to constantly shift, making the work appear different from every perspective. When viewed from the front, the light appears blue and green, but from a side angle, it shifts to purple and pink. When direct ambient light falls on it, a warm orange hue emerges.
Chromatrix is a continuously evolving light system. In the coming years, the work will continue to develop by exploring new materials, optical techniques, and applications. The balance between structure, light, and optical effects remains fundamental, but the forms and expressions will continue to adapt to new ideas and contexts.
Beyond autonomous artworks, Chromatrix will also be developed as a customizable concept. The sculptures can be adapted to specific spaces where a poetic light experience is desired. For example monumental hanging compositions, chandelier-like structures, wall sculptures, or smaller, refined variations designed for corners or wall-mounted installations. Thanks to its modular nature, Chromatrix allows for intuitive, site-specific installations that seamlessly integrate with the architecture and atmosphere of a space.
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