Glass creations by Hungarian artist on show

The works on show reflect Viczan's unique methods, which involve removing the protective and reflective layers of the mirror to create a window on the surface that reveals the layer underneath. Placing multiple layers of these windows in front of each other, he creates a 3D effect that changes when viewed from different angles.

The artist believes that this is a good metaphor for the underlying idea about people's perception of reality.

"We live in an infinitely complex world that we have no way to fully understand," he says.

"Through our experiences, we form a worldview that becomes our reality, which will be challenged when we are exposed to new ideas. These layers of realizations are the signs of our personal development, recalling the beauty of the calm, flat water which starts rippling after throwing a pebble in it."

On the second floor of the gallery, Zoltan created a unique showcase of his glass sculptures with engravings. Several glass globes are placed in front of spotlights, which project on the wall the patterns and pictures engraved on the glass balls.

These images, such as a fluttering butterfly, a school of fish and a comet in a miniature cosmos, are blown up by the spotlight and projected vividly on the wall. Zoltan has invited visitors to touch the artwork, rotate the glass balls to project different details, play with the shadowy images and take selfies.

Picnic Gallery at 190 Yueyang Road in downtown Shanghai's Xuhui district is no more than 1 year old. According to Raya Zhou, director of the gallery: "We have found the borderline between life and art has become more obscure in the modern age, and we hope the gallery can help to bring people infinitely close to the artwork."

If you go

10:30 am-6:30 pm, Tuesday-Sunday, Oct 13-Nov 15. Picnic Gallery, 190 Yueyang Road, Xuhui district, Shanghai.