Ildkio Ildiko Kalapacs, Visual Artist

804 W. 12th Ave.
Spokane, WA 99204
509.747.0979
509.998.4263
ildiko@ildiart.com

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Artist's Statement

I investigate the overlaps of various identities and their ambiguities -- cultural, personal, language, gender, image. And our identities play against the natural environment in the context of our global era. Everything is in more flux than ever due to our volatile global culture with its instant communication and mobility.

My images grab a moment in time, yielding glimpses of a perceived state of culture and identity. My motivation to explore identity is the fact that I have lived in two opposing cultures (Hungary and the USA). As an artist and dancer, I live in a well-connected international world.

Passion is in her nature...

Red hair chosen
But how fitting, they say.

She paints figures of passion,
    figures in pain,
    figures of playfulness,
    but always, figures of movement.

She loves the color blue,
    blue of cobalt,
    blue of turquoise,
    saxophone blue,
    blue of moving water.

She dances like she lives,
    dresses flying,
    control but partially granted,
    joyful when amused.

Don't cross her.
    She is an animal,
    tiger to pussycat,
    rage of past hurts joined to present.

Loves deep; hurts deep,
    life chosen.

Bonnie J. Baty