Márton Szabó
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Artist's Biography
Márton Szabó was born in 1968, in Budapest, Hungary. He gained his academic education at University of Fine Art Budapest. In the last two decades, he has exhibitions almost in every year. He has artworks in several private collections. The artist decided one year ago to spend more time in the USA and he chose Philadelphia as his second home.
Artist's Statement
During my studies, I laid huge emphasis on anatomy knowledge. It has a strong tradition with Jeno Barcsay, who created the most modern anatomy atlas for artists of his epoch. I studied the classic European painting techniques, materials thoroughly, spending a lot of times with restorers. The result of the lot of experimentation is my always changing material usage – in the last couple of years a unique oil-tempera mix - a modern version of the great masters’ paints.
Representation of humans is the cornerstone of my art. I’m drawing a lot, never use a projector – although most of my paintings based on my own photos. The most pertinent attribute of my work told by my master, Lajos Svaby (former president of University of Fine art Budapest, professor of Kingston University London) – I am a psycho-genre painter. I am telling stories to people about people beyond words, without the need of shoreless explanations. With gestures, colors, and faces I create a metaphysical world.
Selected Exhibitions
Solo
2015
little dogs - BIG DOGS, Drunken Tailor, Budapest, Hungary
Children of the city, Atelier Pro Art / A.P.A. Gallery, Budapest, Hungary
2013
Playstation, Klauzal13 Gallery, Budapest, Hungary
Little dreamers, Pepita Ofelia Art Bar, Budapest, Hungary
2012
Inglorious Secret, Pepita Ofelia Art Bar, Budapest, Hungary
2009
Poor child’s laments, Lehner Gallery, Budapest, Hungary
2008
Colos scale, Theatre Festival, Balatonföldvár, Hungary
2007
Mickey’s homecoming, Art9 Gallery, Budapest, Hungary
2005
Automedia, K.A.S. Gallery, Budapest, Hungary
2004
Dream theater, K.A.S. Gallery, Budapest, Hungary
2003
The days of penitence, K.A.S. Gallery, Budapest, Hungary
2001
North and South, K.A.S. Gallery, Budapest, Hungary
1999
Fészek Gallery, Budapest, Hungary
Group
2012
White Money, Liget Gallery, Budapest, Hungary
2010
Artfanatics, Palace of Art, Budapest, Hungary
2008
Brotherhood?!, Slovakian Institute, Budapest, Hungary
2006
SideMen, 7 Hungarian artists, Körzőgyár, Budapest, Hungary
2005
European Council, Brussels, Belgium
2003
Hungarian Cultural Institute, Berlin, Germany
1999
Black Money, Polish Institute, Budapest, HUngary
Public Projects
2009-2010
Green Pyramid Mural project in the Zoo of Nyiregyháza, Hungary
Education
1991-1996
University of Fine Arts, Budapest, Hungary
MA, Painting
Recent Artist Member Mentions on InLiquid
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Constructing a Body
InLiquid presents 22 works of art that address the struggle of representation, celebrates identity and explores the figure. There is … See Full Post
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Outside In
Outside In is an exhibition of artwork that reflects a definitive outside influence. From emigrating to the United States, to painting … See Full Post
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Inspiration From The Outside In
According to Krista Dedrick Lai, one of the exhibiting artists of InLiquid’s newest exhibition, Inside Out, “to me, the thirty-five-minute … See Full Post
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The Story Continues with Outside In
If you saw InLiquid’s exhibition, Inside Out, on display through May 5th, then be sure to return for the sequel, … See Full Post
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Outside In
Outside In is an exhibition of artwork that reflects a definitive outside influence. From emigrating to the United States, to … See Full Post
