The Past, Present & Future – My First Exhibition
“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.” Vincent van Gogh
November 10, 2023
About Me
My Story
Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think.
Do you also dream of turning your passion into a profession? My name is Szabolcs (Szabi) Ódor; let me tell you how I embraced my love for art by creating acrylic and oil paintings.
At age 11, my Mother asked me while passing an art school: “Hey, Son, are you interested in arts?” I clearly said, “No, that is not my cup of thee Mom”. Two years later, I was there preparing for my first drawing lessons owing to my teacher’s encouragement. In college, I continued my studies in architecture but hoped to pursue an art practice full-time.
Moving to the Netherlands in 2008 led me to a new career heading up a team of 45 employees from different cultures, where I learned much about human nature. Although my first painting was published in 2011, that unfulfilling and demanding position eroded my time available for arts. I have ignored that massive imbalance, which led to a shocking burnout, prompting me to review my life in 2022.
Unwillingly, I turned myself into my experiment for the better. This inspired me to pursue my aptitude and passion for fine arts and thus change my career.
Despite my art studies, I am entirely self-taught in painting. I strive to bring attention to issues impacting our mental health and well-being to inspire awareness, empathy and sympathy for others.
Do you also dream of turning your passion into a profession? My name is Szabolcs (Szabi) Ódor; let me tell you how I embraced my love for art by creating acrylic and oil paintings.
At age 11, my Mother asked me while passing an art school: “Hey, Son, are you interested in arts?” I clearly said, “No, that is not my cup of thee Mom”. Two years later, I was there preparing for my first drawing lessons owing to my teacher’s encouragement. In college, I continued my studies in architecture but hoped to pursue an art practice full-time.
Moving to the Netherlands in 2008 led me to a new career heading up a team of 45 employees from different cultures, where I learned much about human nature. Although my first painting was published in 2011, that unfulfilling and demanding position eroded my time available for arts. I have ignored that massive imbalance, which led to a shocking burnout, prompting me to review my life in 2022.
Unwillingly, I turned myself into my experiment for the better. This inspired me to pursue my aptitude and passion for fine arts and thus change my career.
Despite my art studies, I am entirely self-taught in painting. I strive to bring attention to issues impacting our mental health and well-being to inspire awareness, empathy and sympathy for others.
My Work
A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art.
I have struggled for years to find the proper medium to lead you, my viewer, to those distant worlds crossing the boundaries of the conscious and the subconscious mind, where the possibilities of human imagination are unlimited. Working with acrylic and oil paint, I found a way to express my ideas by contrasting elements of reality with surrealism.
Working with hundreds of people while learning a lot about human behaviour, combined with my mental health struggles which are not unique to me inspires me.
We often cannot describe our feelings and emotions and tend to misunderstand them in others. These themes move my hand while creating my artwork, exploring the depths of the human mind and the complexities of the human experience.
Using the power of art, I strive to bring attention to issues impacting our mental health and well-being to inspire awareness, empathy and understanding in others. To create a space for self-reflection and self-discovery where you, my viewers, can engage with your emotions and connect with others to develop a sense of connection and contribute to a world where mental health is valued.
I have struggled for years to find the proper medium to lead you, my viewer, to those distant worlds crossing the boundaries of the conscious and the subconscious mind, where the possibilities of human imagination are unlimited. Working with acrylic and oil paint, I found a way to express my ideas by contrasting elements of reality with surrealism.
Working with hundreds of people while learning a lot about human behaviour, combined with my mental health struggles which are not unique to me inspires me.
We often cannot describe our feelings and emotions and tend to misunderstand them in others. These themes move my hand while creating my artwork, exploring the depths of the human mind and the complexities of the human experience.
Using the power of art, I strive to bring attention to issues impacting our mental health and well-being to inspire awareness, empathy and understanding in others. To create a space for self-reflection and self-discovery where you, my viewers, can engage with your emotions and connect with others to develop a sense of connection and contribute to a world where mental health is valued.
Exhibitions
In order for connections to happen, we have to allow ourselves to be seen - really seen.
“The Past, Present & Future”
Location:
Gutorfölde (H) - House of Culture
Date:
20.08.2023 - 04.09.2023
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