Orsolya Bagala

Hungarian-born Orsolya Bagala, captivates with her unique portrayal of women, blending the archetypal with the surreal. Her subjects range from tender depictions of motherhood to fantastical forms, housing multiple entities within them. Bagala’s art often examines the hues of flesh and blood, lending her work a visceral, emotional depth. Her intuitive style, deeply anchored in psychological exploration, brings to life the complex emotions of joy, fear, and concern inherent in the human experience.

 

Her personal journey through crises and struggles enriches her art, transforming individual pain into universal themes. Bagala’s work transcends the personal, addressing shared human sorrows and joys. It’s a testament to resilience, turning personal narratives into collective stories that resonate with understanding and empathy.

 

In Bagala’s world, art is not just seen but felt, leaving viewers with a sense of the transient nature of life and the enduring spirit of hope. Her work, acknowledging the inevitable decay of the human body, rises above to celebrate the triumphs over life’s trials, inviting a deeper exploration into her intriguing, emotionally-charged universe.

Selected Artworks

Biography

Born

Esztergom, Hungary, 1976

Education

The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2005

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2023

“Your skin is soft mud”, M100, Odense, Denmark
“Bargaining Souls”, Duna Múzeum, Esztergom, Hungary

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2024

“DREAMS & DESIRES vol. II – Heavy Breathing”, Galleri Maria Friis, Copenhagen, Denmark
“Waves of Time”, Galleri Maria Friis, Copenhagen, Denmark

Exhibitions

Nina Saunders, art, Copenhagen, Galleri Maria Friis

DREAMS & DESIRES vol. II – Heavy Breathing

Summer group exhibition
28. June – 7. September 24

Orsolya Bagala, art, Copenhagen, Galleri Maria Friis

Waves of Time

Orsolya Bagala & Nour Fog
19. January – 9. March 24

Orsolya Bagala detail

Oh girl – it will not last

Orsolya Bagala
4. november – 3. december 22