The Shadow

The Shadow is an ongoing project that began at Frieze Sculpture, London, in 2024 and has since taken shape in different versions worldwide. Rather than presenting a fixed conclusion, it remains open to multiple interpretations, moving between perception, time, ecological concerns, and the history of painting itself. From the ancient myth of Kora, as described by Pliny the Elder, to contemporary concerns about the environmental footprint of the art industry, this living artwork operates as a cyclical, suggestive, and open-ended site-specific installation.

Created using a non-toxic grass paint that has been officially tested to ensure it is safe for wildlife, the work involves tracing a real shadow at a specific moment of the day. Over time, the fake shadow gradually fades under the effects of weather and grass growth. Depending on conditions, it disappears more quickly or more slowly. The work is ephemeral and biodegradable, leaving no trace, causing no harm to the grass, and not disturbing wildlife. It exists as a living painting, evolving and shifting with its environment. The Shadow functions as a natural sundial, a poetic instrument in which light, time, and change become the central materials, grounding the work in the here and now.