Gergely Horváth
Sculptor
The main source of inspiration for my work is nature, through which I explore the relationship between nature and humans. I am interested in human-ecological questions, such as how people relate to nature in a given era and society, and what role nature plays in our lives today. Elements like nutgalls or thorns frequently appear in my works, carrying both personal and symbolic layers of meaning. The perspective of the childlike self is an indispensable part of the creative process, evoking the act of collecting and the experience of marveling at the world. The fruiting structures found in nature are strange formations in themselves, with diverse forms, each unique and unrepeatable: I emphasize this mode of existence through unique sculptures manually crafted with traditional woodcarving techniques. I most often work with hardwood (walnut, acacia, or oak), which allows for the creation of fine, detailed forms. In addition to organic materials like terracotta or live plants, I also create works from cast metals and iron, as I believe that the contrast between materials highlights the natural-artificial duality. Recently, alongside sculptural thinking, I have also been engaged in pictorial thinking: my latest works raise questions such as where the boundary of sculpture, wall relief, and painting lies.
