Bortnyik Sándor, Kompozició 

Editor: Here we have Bortnyik Sándor’s *Kompozició*, a painting rendered with acrylic. The interplay of geometric forms in bold red and blue immediately strikes me. It’s playful, almost like deconstructed typography. How do you interpret this work? Curator: What I find fascinating about this piece is its dialogue with the socio-political climate of its time. Looking at the use of geometric abstraction, particularly the strong lines and limited color palette, it is tempting to view this work as Bortnyik's search for order in a world increasingly fragmented by war and ideological conflict. Do you see the influence of Bauhaus principles, perhaps? Editor: I can definitely see that. The emphasis on functionality and simplicity screams Bauhaus, and its link to utopian social ideals makes a lot of sense in this context. Curator: Precisely. Moreover, the seemingly random placement of these shapes could be a commentary on the destabilization of traditional power structures. What message is the artist trying to express in terms of societal shifts and identity formation? Editor: I suppose it invites the viewer to create their own meaning, challenging any imposed narrative, maybe as a visual act of resistance? The art becomes accessible by encouraging individual agency to think freely in such turbulent times. Curator: Exactly. Considering Bortnyik’s involvement in the Hungarian avant-garde movement, such active resistance resonates profoundly with wider contemporary political theory, for instance, regarding post-structuralism in 1920’s Budapest. This piece prompts us to ask, "Whose reality is being constructed, and for what purpose?" Editor: That gives me a whole new perspective! Thanks for sharing all of this. I see so much more in the work now, looking through a more historical lens, too. Curator: Likewise. These dialogues around art enrich my interpretations too. It makes history come alive.