Geteilte Konvexstörung 1981

Victor Bonato made this convex mirror piece, 'Geteilte Konvexstörung', and it's a trip! The mirroring effect is so satisfying, like a super clean digital rendering of something that's actually handmade. What grabs me is how Bonato takes something as straightforward as a round mirror and warps our perception. The reflections aren't true, they're distorted, like reality with a wink. It's not just a mirror; it's a comment on how we see ourselves and the world. Looking at the brown, wood-like figures, there is a sense of symmetry, but not perfect symmetry, it's wonky, just like our bodies! It reminds me of Anish Kapoor's mirrored sculptures, but with a more playful, less monumental vibe. Bonato's work is like a funhouse mirror for your mind, questioning what's real and what's just a reflection. And isn't that what art is all about?