Solo exhibition
Location:
RANDOM Gallery, Budapest
Date:
22 April - 17 May 2024
Curator:
Szilvia Mucsy
Opening speech:
Miklós Gulyás, photographer
“Azurite was also called citramarine, suggesting its origins on the near side of the sea.” - Stella Paul, art historian
There are many kinds of blue - all the same blue, yet with inexhaustible permutations of appearance, impact and meaning. Artists have long chased the sensory thrills ignited by tropical light and the myriad hues of blue, embarking on journeys to distant lands of the Caribbean or Africa.
Andras Ikladi’s photographic exploration of colour commenced when he arrived in the subtropical city of Xiamen, South China. Previously working in the style of high contrast and grainy black-and-white photography, he found himself irresistibly pulled into this new dimension, resulting in his first body of work using colour: Citramarine.
Exploring the complexities of light and its interplay with colour unveils their psychological influence. Tropical hues possess a unique potency to evoke emotions, shape narratives, and even alter moods. The warm embrace of tropical light, the caressing warm breeze and the soft grainy sand trigger profound responses within our souls, allowing us to enter another space, where the interplay of light and colour reaches into the depths of human experience.
Citramarine is a realm beyond visual perception.
Group show
Location:
PH21 Gallery, Budapest
Date:
2 May 2024 - 22 May 2024
Curator:
Borbála Jász, Zsolt Bátori
Select photographs from:
"Out of the ordinary is often characterised as strange, unusual, odd, peculiar, bizarre, uncanny, weird, mysterious, or even surreal. Subjects, scenes, themes, perspectives, compositions, portrayed events, visual experiences, and imaginative narratives may all deviate from the ordinary. Photographers often step into the realm of the extraordinary through the lens of their camera, embracing the unconventional, where the peculiar dances with the mysterious, and the odd intertwines with the surreal. They explore the realms of strange, unusual, and uncanny. Some venture into the world of traditional straight photography, where authenticity captures the essence of the outlandish. Others delve into staged photography, where each frame unfolds a narrative beyond the ordinary, or embrace the art of photomontage, seamlessly blending disparate elements to craft a visual tapestry of uniqueness. AI-generated photo-based images offer a digital canvas to manifest the bizarre and create a fusion of reality and imagination. This exhibition celebrates the diversity of perspectives that redefine the ordinary and elevate the extraordinary. The photographer’s lens is the gateway to a realm where the peculiar becomes art, the bizarre transforms into beauty, and the unconventional takes centre stage."