Organized By Brody ArtYard
Vasvari Pal Utca 8,Budapest (47.501590, 19.060096)
EXHIBITION OPENING THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2014 | 7PM+ Brody ArtYard proudly announces the opening of Boglarka Nagy's exhibition: Eyes Wide Open - A self-portrait Contemporary technology prompted a new phenomenon in the field of self-portrait. The “selfie” is a term coined recently to define the combination of a portable camera on mobile / webcams and the possibility to share through social networks; it has shifted the focus of self- portrait from “Who am I?” to “What do I look like? ”or “Do I look good?”. In Nagy’s new self-portrait series we can find traces of both genres: On one hand, her portraits are posed pictures of an already beautiful subject (no one can fail to notice her beauty) than they can perhaps be classified as “selfies”. On the other hand, in contrast to the instantaneous snap shots of the “selfie”, Nagy’s paintings reflect the tradition of self-portraiture, in which the master invests massive amounts of time and skill to capturing the subtle detail of the subject’s character. In a subtle gesture, Nagy juxtaposes the highly stylized aesthetic of the self portrait, historically often associated with the male artist and its philosophical meditation on the self, with the ‘selfie’ whose very name indicates its associations with popular culture, the feminine, the amateur photographer, and playful narcissism. By merging two seemingly antithetical genres, the artist challenges us to think more about different ways the portrait and the ‘self’ are produced visually and their relationship to audience. **** Brody ArtYard – Print studio and Gallery Brody ArtYard is a print studio, gallery and niche publisher. We are part of the Brody House Group and work with local and international artists practicing contemporary printing, painting, photography and illustration. Our program promotes innovative practices, critical thinking on contemporary production with a particular focus on social sustainability. The Brody ArtYard team curates monthly exhibitions at our own gallery space as well as at Brody Studios. We attend art fairs, manage various projects in collaboration with other institutions and offer art consultancy services to aspiring and established collectors. **** Welcome drink courtesy of Bortársaság **** Brody House Members receive 10% discount on artworks ****