ABOUT
My artwork encompasses a diverse range of mediums from drawing to painting to sculpture. The underlying approach to my practice delves into the realm of intuition, probing the depths of the subconscious which is intertwined with my personal history and collective ancestry. I was born in Debrecen, Hungary and emigrated to the United States in 1982. During my formative years, my innate inclination for drawing and painting served to externalize my emotions and thoughts amidst an emotionally turbulent upbringing.
Consequently, my artistic journey has consistently centered on using material forms to connect with the intuitive mind and my emotional core. Upon reflecting on my body of work, I’ve identified recurring themes which thread through my explorations across diverse mediums. One such recurring theme revolves around a hybridized perspective on life forms. Inspired by the pioneering work of Ernst Haeckel, a German biologist, naturalist, and artist, I'm captivated by the intricate structures of organisms, which he meticulously illustrated. My abstract drawings on mylar aim to encapsulate the layers of complexity spanning from micro- organisms to macro galaxies. Embodying the principles of fractals- geometric shapes which exhibit consistent patterns across all scales- my drawings merge this notion with that of the evolutionary history of organisms on the planet. My drawings dissolve the boundaries between distinct life forms, echoing the infinite intricacy inherent in fractals. This deliberate design choice ensures that the ornamental complexity remains visually consistent across scales, mirroring the self-similarity found in natural forms.
This fascination with fractal geometry also informs my abstract paintings. Within the paintings, viewers can discern echoes of topographical riverbeds and the undulating surface of bodies of water. Be it the correlation between riverbed width and channel size, the resemblance of leaf veins to trees and their branches, or the resonance between foam patterns and ocean waves, my paintings reflect these structures of nature. My fascination with the underlying structure of natural forms reflects my belief in the guiding intelligence inherent within the universe. As consciousness manifests itself in the human form and we come to see ourselves as inherently and inextricably linked with nature as in Pollock’s famous statement: “I am nature”, our relationship and behavior regarding natural resources can dramatically shift. If we remove the distinction between ourselves and all of nature and begin to perceive ourselves as a direct extension of nature, we can come to perceive the inherent value and subjective experience of all life forms.
In my sculptures, I aim dissolve the boundaries between plant, animal, and human life forms to emphasize their shared essence. Through the presence of aging orchids, hybrid rabbits, and female figures that blend human, animal, and plant elements, I aspire to conjure a world reminiscent of a fairy tale which embraces intrigue, mystery and our “darkest” impulses. In this world, we encounter the spectrum of human emotions and experiences, from the poignant realms of aging, mortality, grief, and longing to the embrace of vulnerability and the wisdom of maturity.
Through the richness of forms and the inevitable decay that accompanies them, my work seeks to articulate the profound dualities of existence: birth and death, creation and destruction, light and dark, youth, and old age. These sculptures draw inspiration from the baroque and art nouveau movements, channeling their organic forms and the innate decorative impulse, dramatic expression, and tendencies toward a maximalist expression.
In crafting this artistic narrative, I aim to evoke a feminine sensibility—an impulse to adorn and enhance our world with beauty to ease our own anxieties in response to facing our mortality, our suffering, and ultimately our deepest human vulnerabilities.