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.
Artist 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.
Education
1991-1996 University of Fine Arts, Budapest, Hungary MA, Painting
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
