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佐頓·維贊 1979年生于匈牙利,自幼在布達佩斯學(xué)習玻璃工藝,致力于玻璃藝術(shù)近30年,學(xué)習了傳統(tǒng)的玻璃切割和雕刻方式,以及豐富的創(chuàng)作和創(chuàng)新技巧。他被公認為現(xiàn)代玻璃雕刻的頂級藝術(shù)家之一,其作品在多個國家和地區(qū)展出并獲獎。
4月23日至5月6日,“光的本源,來自匈牙利的靈感”匈牙利當代藝術(shù)家佐頓·維贊個展在重慶維岸畫廊展出。本次展覽由匈牙利駐重慶總領(lǐng)事館和香港維岸畫廊共同主辦,展出佐頓·維贊的近40件玻璃藝術(shù)品和繪畫作品。
匈牙利駐華大使白思諦出席展覽開幕式并介紹,匈牙利擁有豐富的歷史文化遺產(chǎn),在匈牙利駐重慶總領(lǐng)事館的推動下,在中國西部持續(xù)舉辦匈牙利文化節(jié)推廣匈牙利的文化藝術(shù),此次更是將一顆匈牙利現(xiàn)當代藝術(shù)明珠介紹給中國公眾。佐頓·維贊是匈牙利著名的玻璃藝術(shù)家,他的作品是匈牙利傳統(tǒng)文化的真實體現(xiàn),展現(xiàn)了他對自然的尊重和熱愛,也從一種現(xiàn)代視角詮釋了亞洲文化對其作品的獨特影響。白思諦大使表示,很高興能在重慶這樣一個現(xiàn)代、繁榮又充滿人文氣息的城市展現(xiàn)來自匈牙利的當代藝術(shù)作品,增進中匈兩國文化藝術(shù)交流。
“很高興代表我的祖國在美麗的山城重慶展現(xiàn)我的作品,作為藝術(shù)家我感到非常幸運,可以把我的靈感和技藝,轉(zhuǎn)變?yōu)橛腥さ乃囆g(shù)品并介紹給中國的朋友們。”佐頓·維贊現(xiàn)場介紹,此次展覽帶來了以“光的本源”為代表的系列藝術(shù)作品,以及數(shù)字藝術(shù)等不同題材,作品涵蓋匈牙利的地圖、蜂巢、云彩、動物等,都是在中國創(chuàng)作完成。其中,“光的本源”展示了光的特性,從不同角度欣賞,可以看到光不斷反射呈現(xiàn)的效果。
佐頓·維贊表示,他喜歡從小的作品著手創(chuàng)作,注重細節(jié)刻畫。他的動物系列雕刻作品中,所有動物都展現(xiàn)在直徑僅8厘米的玻璃上,形態(tài)栩栩如生,甚至可以清楚地看到描繪的動物血管和毛發(fā)。
佐頓·維贊在近期的創(chuàng)作中不斷突破自我,在技藝和創(chuàng)造力方面雙向提升。他嘗試用雕刻的形式作畫,從抽象畫到具象畫發(fā)展;再到數(shù)字藝術(shù),將作品以新媒體形式呈現(xiàn)。在佐頓·維贊看來,百年傳承的技藝需要用創(chuàng)造力進行延續(xù)和豐富。
值得一提的是,佐頓·維贊的作品逐步將更多創(chuàng)新元素投入其中。他嘗試用投影的方式來展示作品,利用光線將一個小小的水晶球投影在墻上,雕刻細節(jié)清晰可見。佐頓·維贊說,有時很難向觀眾展示微小的雕刻,而投影是一種絕佳的方式。當水晶球轉(zhuǎn)動呈現(xiàn)不同藝術(shù)效果,觀者就可以參與其中與之互動。
“佐頓·維贊將豐富的情感投入藝術(shù)作品創(chuàng)作,特別是在玻璃藝術(shù)領(lǐng)域展現(xiàn)出獨到的見解,彰顯了匈牙利在當代藝術(shù)領(lǐng)域獨特的藝術(shù)形態(tài)?!闭褂[策展人、香港維岸畫廊行政總裁鄧良軍評價。據(jù)介紹,過去10年里,香港維岸畫廊與匈牙利駐重慶總領(lǐng)事館保持緊密的合作關(guān)系,今年以來,已經(jīng)在成渝地區(qū)舉辦5場匈牙利文化交流活動。
From April 23 to May 6, solo exhibition of "Nature of Light, Inspiration of Hungary" by the Hungarian contemporary artist Zoltan Viczan was unfolded at Chongqing VA Gallery. Co-sponsored by the Consulate General of Hungary in Chongqing and Hong Kong VA Gallery, the exhibition showed nearly 40 glass artworks and paintings by Zoltan Viczan.
Hungarian Ambassador to China Máté Pesti attended the opening ceremony of the exhibition and introduced that given the rich historical and cultural heritages of Hungary, with the efforts of the Hungarian Consulate General in Chongqing, the Hungarian Cultural Festival has been continuously held in Western China to promote Hungarian culture and art. This time, a pearl of modern and contemporary Hungarian art has been presented to the Chinese public. Zoltan Viczan is a renowned Hungarian glass artist. His works are a genuine embodiment of Hungarian traditional culture, manifesting his respect and love for nature, and interpreting the unique influence of Asian culture on the works from a modern perspective. Ambassador Máté Pesti said that he was delighted to exhibit contemporary art works from Hungary in a modern, prosperous and humanistic city like Chongqing, and to enhance cultural and artistic exchanges between China and Hungary.
"I am very pleased to represent my motherland and exhibit my works in the beautiful mountainous city of Chongqing. I feel very lucky as an artist as I can turn my inspiration and skills into fasicnating works of art and introduce them to friends in China. According to Zoltan Viczan , this exhibition brings a series of art works represented by "Nature of Light", as well as other different themes like digital art. The works cover Hungary's maps, beehives, clouds, animals, etc., and were all created in China. Among them, "Nature of Light" demonstrates the attributes of light. Viewing from different angles, one can see the effect of continuous reflection of light.
Zoltan Viczan said that he prefers to start from small creations with focus on details. In his animal series of sculptures, all animals are displayed on glass with a diameter of merely 8 cm in a lifelike manner, and even the blood vessels and hairs of the animals are clearly visible.
Zoltan Viczan has continuously made breakthroughs in his recent creations, and improved both his skills and creativity. He tried to paint in the form of sculpture, developed from abstract painting to concrete painting and then to digital art, presenting his works in the form of new media. In Zoltan Viczan's view, the century-old inherited skills need to be carried on and enriched with creativity.
It is worth mentioning that Zoltan Viczan's works gradually involved more innovative elements. Having tried to use projection to display his works, he casts a small crystal ball on the wall with light, and the carving details can be explicitly seen. According to Zoltan Viczan, sometimes it is difficult to show the audience tiny sculptures, yet projection is an excellent way. When the crystal ball turns to present different artistic effects, the viewer can engage and interact with it.
"Zoltan Viczan devotes his overflowing emotions into the creation of art works, especially his unique insights in the field of glass art, highlighting Hungary's unique art form in the field of contemporary art." Said exhibition curator, Hong Kong VA Gallery chief executive Vincent L.J. Deng. It is reported that in the past 10 years, Hong Kong VA Gallery has maintained close partnership with the Hungarian Consulate General in Chongqing. Since the beginning of this year, five Hungarian cultural exchange events have been held in the Chengdu-Chongqing area.