Alessandro Padovan (1983) - Napoleone Bonaparte (No Reserve)

Luminous Portrait

Technique: Synthetic glass plate with micro-perforations and LED COB illumination
Dimensions: 51 × 51 cm
Lighting: LED COB 4000 K with remote control
Edition: Series of 10 pieces

This work is born from the encounter between contemporary art, material research and luminous technology. The portrait takes shape through a dense network of small holes made on a synthetic glass plate, which, thanks to their arrangement and density, create the different shades of white, returning depth, details and expressive intensity to the face.

The surface, apparently essential, transforms into a three-dimensional composition where every single point contributes to the image construction. The contrast between the black background and the brightness of the micro-holes generates a refined visual effect, capable of changing perception depending on the angle and lighting conditions.

The perimeter LED COB lighting at 4000 K, with neutral white light, enhances the drawing and creates a luminous halo that frames the portrait, emphasizing its contemporary character and minimalist aesthetics. The light becomes an integral part of the work, highlighting the dialogue between fullness and emptiness, matter and transparency, shadow and brightness.

With its dimensions of 51 × 51 cm and its essential structure, the work presents itself as a visually strong artistic element, balancing portrait, luminous installation and technical experimentation.

A piece that transforms a simple set of micro-perforations into an image rich in character, where light does not merely illuminate the subject, but helps define its artistic identity.