"Overripe Fig VII" by Gideon Horváth features a curved, yellow form reminiscent of an organic shape, with white bulbous protrusions. The beeswax medium used offers a tactile, fluid impression while maintaining resilience, symbolizing transformation and natural cycles. The piece's subtle texture and asymmetrical balance emphasize its sculptural quality, reflecting Horváth’s exploration of queer materiality. This work engages with ecological themes and queer history, inviting viewers to ponder the interdependence of identity and nature through its delicate yet robust composition. ...
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. ...
