Light & Shadow
24 September - 31 October 2026

Photo: Tanya Fishmann

introduction

Light reveals the subject, but shadow creates the mood. Beyond standard technical skill, it’s this dynamic balance that shapes how an image actually feels. Light & Shadow is dedicated to that quiet interplay, where bright highlights bring out detail and deep shadows leave room for mystery, giving form and weight to a single moment.

The photographers in this collection look past easy compositions to explore visual contrast in all its forms. From bold geometric shapes on city concrete and dramatic portraits to soft, lingering glows and simple silhouettes, these works pull something real from the space between light and dark. These images aren’t just about technical lighting; they are honest observations of how shadow gives a scene its character.

As you explore this gallery, take your time with each frame. Notice how a subtle shift in light can turn an ordinary moment into something remarkable, proving that some of the best stories happen right where the light fades into shade.

photographers

Alisa Kishchenko / Brigitte B Burckhardt / Carla Della Beffa / Catherine Lee-Smith / Daniele Poiazzi / David Ferman / Dayana Hernandez / Emma Sywyj / Enrico Tridente / Florin Ion Firimita / Frank Friedrich / Hiroshi Arikawa / In Hoo Choi / Jaussein Dominique / Jens Hoffmann / Jesse Dominguez / Ján Špireng / Kayoko Shiomi / Kylo-Patrick Hart / Larry Hurst / Liz Murphy Thomas / Luca Franzi / Lydia Argilli / Masayuki Takaku / Michael Stierle / Michael Watz / Nash Mithani (NASHMITH) / Nick Archer / Nicola David / Nicole Oberhofer / Peter Bonnell / Piotr Marcinski / Richard Murrin / Sabine Marbach / Sara Livrieri / T/SCULPT / Taeyoung Kang / Tanya Fishmann / Tarit Bose / Tobbish Holmes / Vivek Vaishnavi / Ward Rinehart / Wolfgang in der Wiesche / luca Bw_Hardcolor / nelo. Tröller

catalogue

The exhibition catalogue will be released soon. Stay tuned!

photographers

Alisa Kishchenko / Brigitte B Burckhardt / Carla Della Beffa / Catherine Lee-Smith / Daniele Poiazzi / David Ferman / Dayana Hernandez / Emma Sywyj / Enrico Tridente / Florin Ion Firimita / Frank Friedrich / Hiroshi Arikawa / In Hoo Choi / Jaussein Dominique / Jens Hoffmann / Jesse Dominguez / Ján Špireng / Kayoko Shiomi / Kylo-Patrick Hart / Larry Hurst / Liz Murphy Thomas / Luca Franzi / Lydia Argilli / Masayuki Takaku / Michael Stierle / Michael Watz / Nash Mithani (NASHMITH) / Nick Archer / Nicola David / Nicole Oberhofer / Peter Bonnell / Piotr Marcinski / Richard Murrin / Sabine Marbach / Sara Livrieri / T/SCULPT / Taeyoung Kang / Tanya Fishmann / Tarit Bose / Tobbish Holmes / Vivek Vaishnavi / Ward Rinehart / Wolfgang in der Wiesche / luca Bw_Hardcolor / nelo. Tröller

Access the Private Viewing Room to experience the full-size photographs on your monitor.

introduction

Light reveals the subject, but shadow creates the mood. Beyond standard technical skill, it’s this dynamic balance that shapes how an image actually feels. Light & Shadow is dedicated to that quiet interplay, where bright highlights bring out detail and deep shadows leave room for mystery, giving form and weight to a single moment.

The photographers in this collection look past easy compositions to explore visual contrast in all its forms. From bold geometric shapes on city concrete and dramatic portraits to soft, lingering glows and simple silhouettes, these works pull something real from the space between light and dark. These images aren’t just about technical lighting; they are honest observations of how shadow gives a scene its character.

As you explore this gallery, take your time with each frame. Notice how a subtle shift in light can turn an ordinary moment into something remarkable, proving that some of the best stories happen right where the light fades into shade.

catalogue

The exhibition catalogue will be released soon. Stay tuned!

Shadows on The Brick Home, 2022. by Michael Watz, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Michael Watz

Shadows on The Brick Home, 2022. Digital photograph, 16×20in

PROJECT LIFE - THE LOST I, 2026. by Ján Špireng, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Ján Špireng

PROJECT LIFE – THE LOST I, 2026. Fine Art Photography, 40×50cm, $320

Eclipse of the Flesh, 2026. by Enrico Tridente, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Enrico Tridente

Eclipse of the Flesh, 2026. Digital photograph, 45×30cm, €200

From the series 'Estate of Magick', 2026. by Peter Bonnell, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Peter Bonnell

From the series 'Estate of Magick', 2026. Digital photograph

Lamp sequence 1, 2022. by Carla Della Beffa, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Carla Della Beffa

Lamp sequence 1, 2022. Digital photograph, mounted in sequence with InDesign

Shadow & Menu, 2024. by Emma Sywyj, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Emma Sywyj

Shadow & Menu, 2024. Digital photograph

LichtGeflechte CenterParcs. by nelo. Tröller, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

nelo. Tröller

LichtGeflechte CenterParcs. Fotografie auf Aluibond, 80×60cm, €580

What the Light Remembers II, 2026. by Nicole Oberhofer, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Nicole Oberhofer

What the Light Remembers II, 2026. Digital photograph, Fine Art Photographic Print

City Shaft of Light, 2026. by Larry Hurst, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Larry Hurst

City Shaft of Light, 2026. Digital photograph

Vertical City, 2026. by Tarit Bose, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Tarit Bose

Vertical City, 2026. Digital photograph

Fine Art Photography, Self-Portrait - From the series "Where Light Breaks" by T/SCULPT, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

T/SCULPT

Fine Art Photography, Self-Portrait — From the series “Where Light Breaks”

Sailing into the Sunset along the Schlei 1, 2026. by In Hoo Choi, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

In Hoo Choi

Sailing into the Sunset along the Schlei 1, 2026. Digital photograph

Whispers of Lantern Light, 2024. by Kayoko Shiomi, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Kayoko Shiomi

Whispers of Lantern Light, 2024. Digital photograph

A chacun son éclipse (To each their own eclipse), 2026. by Sabine Marbach, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Sabine Marbach

A chacun son éclipse (To each their own eclipse), 2026. Digital photograph

Purple Superwoman of Lisbon, 2026. by Michael Watz, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Michael Watz

Purple Superwoman of Lisbon, 2026. Digital photograph, 24×20in, $395

A small trail weaves through the ripples of the morning desert, 2026. by Jesse Dominguez, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Jesse Dominguez

A small trail weaves through the ripples of the morning desert, 2026. Film photograph

PROJECT LIFE - THE LOST III, 2026. by Ján Špireng, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Ján Špireng

PROJECT LIFE – THE LOST III, 2026. Fine Art Photography, 40×50cm, $320

What the Light Remembers III, 2026. by Nicole Oberhofer, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Nicole Oberhofer

What the Light Remembers III, 2026. Digital photograph, Fine Art Photographic Print

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