"Overripe Fig V" by Gideon Horváth features a fig-like shape crafted from beeswax, exuding warm, golden hues contrasted by white ceramic spheres appearing to spill out. The composition highlights organic curves and a dynamic interplay between the textured exterior and the smooth interior. Horváth’s piece embodies a contemporary sculptural style, emphasizing materiality and transformation. It reflects his exploration of queer and ecological themes by inviting viewers to ponder interdependence and fluidity, symbolizing resilience and vulnerability in nature through his choice of materials. ...
Gideon Horváth engages with queer and ecological theories through sculptural installations that challenge anthropocentrism and dualistic worldviews, creating space for sensual and intuitive experiences. His installations invite viewers to engage with his subjects through perceptual and emotional interaction. A central element of Horváth’s practice is his use of beeswax, which he considers a “queer material” due to its ambivalence, fluidity, and constant process of becoming. This material embodies both sensitivity and resilience, reflecting his interest in vulnerability, transformation, and the cycles of nature. He also works with other materials that appear fragile but possess inherent strength, such as porcelain, emphasizing the interplay between delicacy and endurance. Through his sculptural and performative work, Horváth explores ecological and queer histories, subcultures, and materiality, creating immersive environments that provoke reflection on identity, memory, and the interdependence of humans and the natural world. ...
