The Illuminatur Project
Long-Exposure Photo Performance

Drawing from Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, Jônatas reimagines the journey from illusion to enlightenment through the medium of Light Painting. In Plato’s tale, prisoners see only shadows on a wall, mistaking them for reality—until one escapes to encounter the true source of light. This awakening becomes a metaphor for the human pursuit of truth beyond appearances. Rooted in this philosophical framework, Jonatas uses the shifting interplay of shadow and illumination to explore themes of perception, identity, and transformation. Light, in this context, is not just a visual element—it becomes a symbol of revelation, self-discovery, and the difficult yet vital passage toward deeper understanding.