DUALITY OF PERCEPTION
Solo show FREVO NYC
New York City, USA — September 2024
The Temple of Light welcomes you to "DUALITY OF PERCEPTION" an exhibition that explores the fascinating interplay between opposites, revealing the profound beauty and complexity that arises from their interaction.
In every corner of our world, duality manifests itself, shaping our experiences and perceptions in profound ways.
LIGHT AND DARKNESS
The dichotomy between light and darkness is one of the most fundamental and evocative contrasts in human experience. Light illuminates, bringing clarity, warmth, and life.
It symbolizes knowledge, hope, and purity. Darkness, in contrast, is often associated with mystery, the unknown, and introspection.
It evokes a sense of depth, rest, and the infinite. Yet, it is within the interplay of light and darkness that we find the most compelling beauty—the soft glow of twilight, the dramatic shadows of a sunny day, the serenity of a moonlit night. This dynamic contrast invites us to appreciate both the brilliance of
Light and the tranquility of darkness, understanding that each defines and enhances the other.
DAY AND NIGHT
The cycle of day and night encapsulates the rhythm of life itself. Day, with its bright and bustling energy, represents activity, progress, and the ceaseless march of time. It is a period of creation, growth, and external focus.
Night, on the other hand, brings stillness, rest, and a retreat into the inner world. It is a time for reflection, dreams, and the subconscious.
The transition from day to night and back again is a reminder of the natural cycles that govern our lives, emphasizing balance and the necessity of both action and repose.
This perpetual dance between day and night creates a harmonious balance that sustains life and fosters a deeper understanding of our own rhythms.
THE ATTRACTION OF OPPOSITES
Opposites attract, not only in the physical world but also in the realm
Of ideas and emotions.
This attraction is a powerful force that drives creativity, growth and change.
In art, literature, and philosophy, the tension between opposing forces often leads to new insights and deeper understanding. The interaction between opposites—such as love and hate, joy and sorrow, chaos and order—reveals the complexity of the human experience.
It is through the reconciliation of these dualities that we find meaning, purpose, and a more nuanced appreciation of the world around us.
TOGETHER X ALONE
LED NEON on metal structure + dimmer + transparent acrylic electrical box.
190 x 90 x 4 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
ETERNAL X EPHEMERAL
LED NEON on metal structure + dimmer + transparent acrylic electrical box.
190 x 90 x 4 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
EVOLUTION X STAGNATION
Laser cutting on acrylic stone plaque.
75 x 50 x 2.4 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
INFLUENTIAL X OBSCURE
Laser cutting on acrylic stone plaque.
75 x 50 x 2.4 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
DESTINY X FREE WILL
Laser cutting on acrylic stone plaque.
50 x 50 x 2.4 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
TRANSPARENT X OPAQUE
Laser cutting on acrylic stone plaque.
50 x 50 x 2.4 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
REAL X IMAGINARY
Laser cutting on acrylic stone plaque.
50 x 50 x 2.4 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
PERFECTION X FLAWED
Laser cutting on acrylic stone plaque.
50 x 50 x 2.4 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
DIALOGUE X SILENCE
Laser cutting on acrylic stone plaque.
50 x 50 x 2.4 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
CONCERNED X APATHETIC
Laser cutting on acrylic stone plaque.
50 x 50 x 2.4 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
INDUSTRIAL X ORGANIC
Laser cutting on acrylic stone plaque.
50 x 50 x 2.4 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
SIMPLE X COMPLEX
Laser cutting on acrylic stone plaque.
50 x 50 x 2.4 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
ORDER X CHAOS
Laser cutting and assembling
on duo tone stone acrylic plaque.
50 x 36 x 4.6 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
SUN X MOON
Laser cutting and assembling
on duo tone acrylic stone plaque.
19.6 x 19.6 x 0.9 in / 50 x 50 x 2.4 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
PLANNED X IMPROVISED
Laser cutting and assembling
on duo tone acrylic stone plaque.
18 x 10 x 1.8 in / 46 x 26 x 4.6 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
PERSONALITY X COMFORMITY
Laser cutting and assembling
on duo tone acrylic stone plaque.
20.5 x 7.8 x 1.8 in / 52 x 20 x 4.6 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
SPONTANEOUS X METHODICAL
Laser cutting and assembling
on duo tone acrylic stone plaque.
22 x 15 x 1.8 in / 56 x 38 x 4.6 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
LIFE X DEATH
Laser cutting and assembling
on duo tone acrylic stone plaque.
13 x 7.8 x 1.8 in / 34 x 20 x 4.6 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
CLEAR X CRYPTIC
Laser cutting and assembling
on duo tone acrylic stone plaque.
11 x 6 x 1.8 in / 28 x 16 x 4.6 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
FAITH X LOGIC
Laser cutting and assembling
on duo tone acrylic stone plaque.
12.5 x 10 x 1 in / 32 x 26 x 2.4 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
SYMBIOSIS X DISCORD
Laser cutting and assembling
on duo tone acrylic stone plaque.
12.5 x 10 x 1 in / 32 x 26 x 2.4 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
UNITED X DIVIDED
Laser cutting and assembling
on duo tone acrylic stone plaque.
12.4 x 8.5 x 1 in / 31.5 x 21.5 x 2.4 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
LIGHT X DARKNESS
Laser cutting and assembling
on duo tone acrylic stone plaque.
12 x 12 x 1 in / 30 x 30 x 2.4 cm
Unique piece, 2024.
Exhibition view
Process
Photography © FREVO NYC / © Manuel Manso