Workshop: “Diving into Possibility”

During the workshop, the group will build an imaginary world – a possible future – and explore the impact of different scenarios on everyday life, focusing on the lookout. How will our relationship with our environment change in the upcoming years? As our economy grows with the development of technology, the area of unaffected natural environment will shrink. Will it keep pace with technological progress or will it force us to replace it with something else?

During the workshop, participants will learn about natural painting materials that they can make at home and explore other ways to use them. At the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to create and paint their own scarf to take home.

Limited capacity, register via this form by March 20, 2025: https://forms.gle/dSLVadFidQ7gHPUN8

The workshop will be conducted in English, under the guidance of Hungarian artist Asztrid Csatlós.

BIO

Csatlós Asztrid (b. 1992), a Hungarian artist primarily working in painting. She earned her Master’s degree from the University of Pécs Faculty of Visual Arts, Hungary, in 2020, where she studied under the guidance of András Ernszt.

She have showcased her work in numerous solo and group exhibitions across Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. This year, She held solo exhibitions at ISBN book+gallery (I shall now count from one to ten. I say one…). She has also participated in many group exhibitions, such as (Lament, AQB), (Bad Dreams, Torula), and ( I do not understand, I can see, I know…, Kunsthalle Brastislava). Her paintings are featured in various private collections, reflecting the broad recognition of her creative vision. Csatlós’ work has been acknowledged with several prestigious awards and scholarships. Last year,  she was shortlisted for the STRABAG Art Award. Additionally, she have received the Ernő Tolvaly Art Prize, the Ildikó Kriszbacher Scholarship, and the Fundamenta Amadeus Art Prize.

Currently, she lives and work in Szeged (Hungary), where she remaina an active and dynamic presence in the contemporary art scene.

“At the core of my creative philosophy is the intricate balance between visual arts and natural science. My focus extends to exploring the intricate correlations within the present, past, and future, as well as the captivating parallels of fictions and utopias.

My ongoing visual exploration revolves around the dynamic relationship between the painted image and space, where creation transcends mere objecthood to assert its legitimate independence. The presence in my works unfolds within an expansive and compelling space. Expressiveness defines much of my artistry, as I seamlessly blend interdisciplinary elements with classical painting, often framing my paintings within installations that craft intricate environments beyond the confines of the pictorial surface.

To enrich the atmosphere of my installations, I extend into sound and video installations, seeking to blur and dismantle boundaries, materials, and creative dead ends. My artistic practice embraces the juxtaposition of opposing materials—soft textiles against unyielding metal—in a deliberate dance between the inorganic and organic realms. The selection of materials is a conscious choice, leaning towards recycling or biodegradable components.

Beyond my commitment to art historical exploration, my emphasis lies in the reinterpretation of painting techniques. The central theme in my artistic narratives revolves around our conceivable future and its imaginative possibilities, communicated through a multidisciplinary expression.”

The event is held in English and is the outcome of a residency at A4 as part of the VARP programme supported by the International Visegrad Fund. Public funding was supported by the Slovak Arts Council and the Bratislava City Foundation.