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Artist Statement:
In 2003 Shoshana left Hungary
and moved to Jerusalem,
Israel. She continued to
exhibit her artwork throughout
Hungary and Israel. The works
from this period show an
orientation toward biblical
and Jewish subjects. In her
biblical paintings she uses
strong expressions of
solemnity and seriousness on
the faces to convey the drama
of the moment. “I am not
concentrating solely on the
story itself but mostly on the
spiritual response that the
story evokes in me”. Her more
recent works include realistic
portraits of great artists,
writers, poets, musicians. “I
choose my subjects not just
based on whom I admire but
whom I can identify myself
with on certain levels. For me
it is also a psychological
study, to make a thorough
research on my subject`s
personality, to dig as deep as
possible into their art and to
live and breathe who they are
in order to bring out the most
realistic expression and
reflection of their inner and
outer being as well as
-consciously or not- my own.
We achieve the best results in
art when we totally identify
ourselves with what we want to
express. For example if I
paint an earring I shouldn`t
just look ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2011 March 1 – April 5 Hanna
Studio Gallery, Ringwood, NJ
2010 July 2 – July 24
Home Galeria, Budapest,
Hungary
2009 Sept. 15 – Oct. 15
Jerusalem Theater, Jerusalem,
Israel
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2011 March 18 – April 10
“Hommage á Franz Liszt” EÖTVÖS
10 Cultural Center, Budapest
2011 January 29 – ...
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Shoshana Kertesz Biography:
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Age
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31
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
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| Education |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Art, Writing Poetry, Essays, Short Stories,Playing the Piano |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Expressionism - (1905 - 1945)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Marc Chagall
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| Favorite Work of Art |
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
I was born an artist |
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| Your Personal Biography |
BIRTH
1979 July 24. Budapest, Hungary
EDUCATION
1994-1998 `Montazs` Art School, Budapest, Hungary - Teachers: Jozsef Baska, Katalin Renyi, High School Diploma in Fine Arts
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2011 March 1 – April 5 Hanna Studio Gallery, Ringwood, NJ
2010 July 2 – July 24 Home Galeria, Budapest, Hungary
2009 Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 Jerusalem Theater, Jerusalem, Israel
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2011 March 18 – April 10 “Hommage á Franz Liszt” EÖTVÖS 10 Cultural Center, Budapest
2011 January 29 – Feb. 29 Gelabert Studio Gallery, 255 W.86th Street, NY, NY
2011 January 28 Group Salon Show, Greenpoint Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2010 November 2 - Dec. 5 Hanna Studio Gallery, Ringwood, NJ
2010 Oct. 22 – 2011 Jan. 7 Redeemer Church, 1359 Broadway, NY, NY
2010 Sept. 14 - Sept.26 Hanna Studio Gallery, Ringwood, NJ
2010 Sept. 21 – Oct. 31 Eszterhazy Palace, Győr, Hungary
2010 Sept. 22-Oct. 10 ArtPrize, Venue: 605 Livingston Building, Grand Rapids, MI
2010 July 30 – August 30 Townhouse Art Gallery, 46 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY
2010 May 13-May 30 Avenue A Gallery, G2 Lounge, 103 Avenue A, New York NY 10009
2010 April 1-April 28 Boscolo New York Palace, “Hommage á Puskás Öcsi”, Budapest, Hungary
2009 August Abigail Gallery Auction, Budapest, Hungary
2009 April 1- May 1 Conspire Art Gallery, Phoenix, AZ
2009 March 7-April 1 Cartel Coffee/Art Gallery “Mini Mini Art Show” Tempe, AZ
1993, 1997, 2002, Home Gallery- Budapest, Hungary
2004, 2006, 2008
2004 David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem, Israel
2001, 2002 Museum of Fine Arts, “Antik Enteriőr Art Fair” Budapest, Hungary
COMPETITIONS
2010 Artslant Round 4 Showcase winner
2010 Artslant May-June Showcase Winner
2010 Artslant January Showcase Winner
2009 Artslant “Juried 3” July Showcase Winner
PRESS AND PUBLICATIONS
Cover Art and introduction in the L.E.S Review Poetry Magazine
János Kőbányai: To the Paintings of Shoshana Kertesz, Múlt és Jövő (Past and Future) Magazine, Hungary
“Exodus” Catalog of Paintings, Self published
Exhibition Catalogs:
2010 Hanna Studio Gallery “Future Painting v.1.0”
2010 Home Galéria “Hommáge á Puskás Öcsi”
2009 Home Galéria “Hommáge á Petőfi Sándor”
2009 Abigail Galéria Auction Catalog
PAINTING GENRES
Figurative, Expressionism, Realism
PREFERRED MEDIAS
Oil, Pencil, Pastel
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