Chrysalis

Every project begins with an intensive study of the location’s history. This is reflected not only in the choice of subjects, but also in the materials used. Each medium is specifically selected to convey the respective theme in an ideal way. Borondo is constantly experimenting with new techniques and combines traditional materials such as acrylic and oil painting with innovative approaches. These include scratch glass portraits, working with light and shadow and incorporating natural or found materials. All of these elements merge to create an overall approach that gives rise to mysterious and profound works.  Borondo designed the scaffolding for the main façade of the VILLA STUCK museum during the renovation work. The white and gold painting wraps itself around the famous artist’s house like a translucent skin, hinting at many things and displaying themes that are deeply rooted in Franz von Stuck’s artistic world and at the same time bear Borondo’s unmistakable signature. Mythological figures such as fauns and centaurs, Dionysian elements and motifs revolving around Eros and Thanatos are given new life in a contemporary interpretation. Through subtle changes in symbolism, Borondo turns Stuck’s Manichean concept of gender upside down and encourages reflection on a new masculinity beyond traditional gender clichés on an individual and social level.