Tibor Babos employs a highly technical yet expressive approach to contemporary painting, fusing geometric precision with abstract spontaneity. His work is characterized by a tension between structure and fluidity, intellect and intuition, control and chaos.

Geometric Abstraction and Paradox Constructivism

Constructive Unrealism builds on structured geometric forms, blending mathematical precision with perceptual distortion. Lines and shapes defy traditional perspective, creating spatial paradoxes that disrupt visual expectations. This unique approach—“paradox constructivism”—challenges depth perception, echoing the optical illusions of Escher and the 

Oil on Canvas with Technical Mastery

Oil paint on canvas provides the ideal medium for depth and controlled layering. Each canvas is meticulously stretched and primed with gesso, ensuring a stable foundation. Surfaces alternate between smooth, uniform backgrounds and highly textured layers, achieved through precise, deliberate application. This disciplined process enhances dimensionality, allowing 

Precision and Free Gesture: The Duality of Technique

A striking balance between exactitude and spontaneity defines Constructive Unrealism. Razor-sharp geometric lines, often executed using masking techniques, contrast with expressive, textured sections applied with gestural freedom. Achieving this level of control requires immense self-discipline, where clean edges seamlessly coexist with raw, dyna

Spatial Depth and Three-Dimensional Illusions

Depth and perspective are manipulated to form visual “traps,” pulling the viewer into impossible spaces. Some pieces extend beyond the canvas, incorporating sculptural elements that merge with their surroundings. By breaking the constraints of traditional two-dimensional formats, these works engage dynamically with space, heightening immersion and alter

Contrast of Light, Color, and Texture

A meticulously curated color palette ranges from muted monochromes to stark, high-contrast hues. Sharp edges meet gradual tonal shifts, creating illusions of movement and depth. The calculated interplay of light and shadow within geometric forms demonstrates a deep understanding of technical drawing and engineering principles, reinforcing the structural complex

Conceptual and Intellectual Engagement

Constructive Unrealism is more than visual—it is a cognitive challenge. Geometric precision coexists with spatial ambiguity, engaging viewers in an exploration of perception and meaning. These works pose fundamental questions about structure vs. randomness, reality vs. illusion, and the finite vs. the infinite, turning each piece into both a visual and intelle