Istvan Orosz

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István Orosz (born October 24, 1951 in Kecskemét ) is a Hungarian painter , graphic artist and cartoonist .

biography

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After studying graphic design at the Academy of Applied Arts in Budapest , which he graduated in 1975, he began to occupy himself with stage design and animation . Since 1975 he has also worked as a film director. Later, when his interest turned to posters , he initially mainly designed posters for theater performances, film theaters, and exhibitions. He then played an active role with several political posters during the political change in Eastern Europe at the end of the 1980s. His posters, illustrations and art prints have brought István Orosz a worldwide reputation. He deals with the possibilities of perspective representation and shows the visual paradox with an illusionistic approach . He takes up the topic of anamorphosis and impresses the audience with his outstanding, innovative works of art. He follows the best traditions of printing techniques, uses woodcuts and etching. He regularly takes part in the most important international poster and graphic arts biennials. He has had numerous solo exhibitions in renowned museums and galleries abroad such as in Hungary and has taken part in hundreds of group exhibitions with his works.

István Orosz also uses the Greek ΟΥΤΙΣ Utisz as an artist name. This was the name Homer's hero , Odysseus , gave the Cyclops when he asked "Who are you?" “Utisz”, which means “nobody”, was the deceptive answer. Odysseus then blinded the Cyclops, whose only eye burned out. Like Odysseus' deed, a poster is an attack on the eye - says the artist.

Exhibitions

  • 1997 Chicago , I Space Gallery
  • 1997 Thessaloniki , Aristotelian University
  • 1998 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania , Payne Gallery, Moravian College
  • 2000 Silkeborg , Art Center
  • 2000 Istanbul , Bilgi Universitesi
  • 2002 Bratislava , Slovenska Narodná Galeria
  • 2004 Toruń , Galeria Sztuki Wozownia
  • 2004 The Hague , Escher Museum
  • 2006 Budapest , Ernst Museum
  • 2007 Essen , Grillo Theater
  • 2010 Budapest , Koller Gallery
  • 2011 Kecskemét, Cifrapalota
  • 2012 Moscow Sberbank Gallery
  • 2013 Brescia, Galleria dell'Incisione
  • 2014 Jyväskylä, Galleria Ratamo
  • 2014 Ankara, Guler Sanat Gallery
  • 2016 Sofia National Gallery

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personal data
SURNAME Orosz, István
ALTERNATIVE NAMES ΟΥΤΙΣ (Greek, stage name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Hungarian painter, graphic artist and cartoonist
DATE OF BIRTH October 24, 1951
PLACE OF BIRTH Kecskemét