Newchild Gallery, another returning Cork Street gallery, presents Penumbra, a group show of artists who each explore the liminal space between light and shadow, clarity and obscurity. Drawing on the tradition of chiaroscuro, the exhibition nods to the Old Masters’ understanding of light’s ability to define and transform. Chris Oh reinterprets this legacy through found objects, while James Owens and Viktor Mattsson engage with light as a vehicle for introspection and expression. Madeleine Bialke and Andrew Sendor’s works echo cinematic approaches, using illumination to heighten narrative and atmosphere. Kristian Touborg bridges analog and digital methods, reflecting on light’s dual role in tradition and innovation.
