Promising young graphic artist, textile and fashion designer. He was born and lives in Hungary in the heart of Europe. He gained experience at the workshops of famous designers in Paris and Manchester as well as in Hungary. Besides the great influence of these masters he uses his own creative ideas when designing costumes, scenery, masks, make-up, elegant women’s and men’s wear. His works has appeared successfully in several exhibitions all over Hungary. He also plays an active role in the lives of his deaf and hard of hearing fellows. He is gaining his second degree as a cultural manager next year. He wishes to make a good use of this knowledge in popularizing the amateur deaf artists. He is opening his first design studio next month.

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Jeremy Quiroga

Artist Statement

I believe, whole-heartedly, there is no answer for why something is considered to be a ruin, a relic, a fragment or a token. I am drawn to the remains - the piece from the past that carries its own story; from a culture - living or dead; from a machine; from nature. As an artist, I gather these things to create a story. This approach to storytelling allows me to visually communicate without barriers to a broader audience.

Here, on this plane, I have gathered remains I believe carry a spiritual purpose. Every second of every day, something dies, is ruined or thrown away... and, as well, is born, built, and recycled. I am amazed by the complexity - the many layers and dimensions that we as human beings materialize. These marks in space are my harvest - a harvest I intend to give back.

I am thankful to Roberly Bell, one of my influential teachers who assured me that the wild beasts in my mind could be unleashed. I have also felt indirect influence from artists Martin Puryear for his cultural metaphor, Dale Chihuly for his form, Richard Serra for his organic massiveness and Robert Smithson for his love of the land. Planes touching other planes. Amazing.