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Artist Statement:
"Being both a formally and a
self educated artist, I have
always been interested in
social/political issues as the
major forces that shape our
life, and their effect on the
average person's struggle to
survive and rise.
I had my first solo exhibition
at the age of 13.
Inspired by the surrealist
movement and Salvador Dali, my
artistic style of expression
is surrealism and symbolism. I
am continuously experimenting
with different mediums but my
favourite remains oil on
canvas.
As an artist, I feel that it
is my duty to reveal the
contrast between the
harmonious relationship of the
individual with nature, as
opposed, to the man-made,
often artificial, connections
developed in the modern
society.
While my artworks speak for
themselves, I want to present
these issues from a different,
unique angle, hoping to stop
viewers and encourage them to
think."
Visit my blog at:
http://jobbagy.blogspot.com/
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Exhibitions for Alex Jobbagy:
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Art exhibition
- Then (1956) & Now (2009)
opening night 23 October 2009 - 8 pm
1956 Hungarian revolution art project
The 1956 Hungarian Revolution, was a widespread revolt against Soviet communist influence and control in Hungary. The revolt was brutally suppressed by Soviet troops. About 25-50,000 Hungarians and 7,000 Soviet troops were killed, thousands more were wounded, and nearly a quarter million left the country as refugees. More than 14,000 Hungarians arrived in Australia.
Through this special series, the exhibition investigates the constant duality of the Then (1956) & Now (2009), and There (Hungary) & Here (Australia). On one hand, it is about the survivors and active participants' vivid memories of the events remembered in the Australian backdrop. On the other hand, it is the reaction of their children and grandchildren born in Australia after the revolution.
The dream-like, surreal images filled with symbolism tell us about the young Australian generation's understanding and unique reaction to that distant historic event, experienced only through personal stories, memorabilia and local commemoration festivities.
Obviously there are generational differences in how the Revolution is remembered, but there is one common theme, - the outmost respect for the Hungarian Freedom Fighters and for their ultimate sacrifice in an attempt to bring democracy and self determination to the Hungarian nation.
The historical and political significance of the Hungarian revolution of 1956 is still actively debated; as expressed in one of the paintings, with many 'blank pages' yet to be written.
Exhibition opening night 23 October 2009 - 8 pm
Venue: Bocskai Center 121-123 St Georges Road North Fitzroy Victoria 3068 Australia
Preview: www.jobbagy.info/1956
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