02 Sculpture

JOSZ (József Szöke), creative freelance sculptor and art teacher, born 1960 in Reghin, Mures County, Transylvania, Romania, is a professional active contemporary fine artist graduated from the prestigious UAD /University of Art and Design ”Ion Andreescu” in Cluj-Napoca /Klausenburg 1990, receiving a MFA /Master’s of Fine Arts degree (sculpture program). In late 1994 Josz moved to Hungary. Jozs creative production includes one of a kind sculptures created in bronze, marble carving, stone and wood or any other material, architectural and public monuments, public-private commissions, art restoration and conservation, to uplift and inspire people as they pass by, rushing to work. Jozs is one of the most successful sculptors working and living in Italy, Hungary, United Kingdom and Romania. Artist trained as a sculptor, in his process of artistic creation Szöke experiments with wood, stone, bronze, steel and metal or any other material to highlights new forms an surprising shapes, innovative works of art to be featured in private-public collections, to redefine contemporary art, sophistication and modernity. Jozs has created numerous works of art using from traditional to new techniques, materials and methods such as modeling in clay and wax, stone carving, bronze mould casting, drawing, watercolor and painting to create unique works of art to love and collect. Jozs artistic methods and styles includes from neo-classical to geometric, organic abstract, to semi-abstract, environmental, post-minimalist, and conceptual that celebrates life, art, culture and dialogue.Jozs tries out new ideas constantly and identifies with like-minded contemporary artists in order to make a real and positive difference through art in people’s lives. Jozs’s archetypal sculptures has variously been identified as relating to spiritual vitality and ‘good taste’ conveyed through his indoor and outdoor works of art. Szöke’s art pieces are unique in conception, well executed and would compliment any art collection.