Contemporary artist exploring the intersection of human consciousness, perception and technology.
Istvan Acs
My artistic journey spans several decades and regions. It began in my hometown in Transylvania, where I studied at the local art school from a young age. I deepened my education at the Art and Music High School in Maros-Vásárhely (1974–1978) and later at the prestigious "University of Art and Design" in Kolozsvár (1980–1984). In 2000, I moved to Stockholm, where I broadened my expertise by studying Multimedia & Internet at Mediaskolan (2000–2001). This period expanded my artistic palette and introduced me to digital forms of expression. Since then, these two modes of expression have intertwined in my artistic language.
My inspiration is drawn from the fundamental aspects of life, with a particular focus on the relationship between humans and technology, especially artificial intelligence. I explore this theme on both philosophical and existential levels. For me, art is not just a visual expression but a deeper source of knowledge. In my paintings, I predominantly use acrylics on thick substrates, employing bold brushstrokes combined with finely crafted details to illuminate the subconscious through a balance of harmony and sensitivity, often conveyed through visual poetry.
The creative process for me is a journey of discovery and reflection. Through my works, I aim not only to express my inner worlds but also to guide the viewer to a place where the unknown meets the familiar, allowing new insights to emerge.
Solo exhibitions (selected)
2021 Kumla Konsthall
Explored AI and humans through a series of works that
investigated the interaction between technology and human
Experiences.
2010 Konstfrämjandet Bergslagen, Örebro
A conceptual exhibition based on the golden ratio
"φ" and its relationship to art. A great work was shared
divided into several parts according to the principle of the golden ratio,
and the parts were randomly mounted on the wall.
Visitors had the opportunity to recompose the works
of your own will with the help of an interactive program.
The price of the artworks was also calculated based on "φ".
The exhibition was an experiment that raised questions about
art and its value.
2003 Ungerska Huset, Stockholm
Exploring people and new technology in the modern world Society.
In the exhibition, I presented a series of works which investigated the
connection between man and technology, as well as the complex social
consequences of this relationship
2003 Åmål Konsthall
A group exhibition that summarized and showed a selection
of my works, where each work contributed to illuminating my
explorations within different artistic themes and expressions.
Group exhibitions (selected)
2014 Galleri 3:e Våningen, Göteborg
Collaborative project with other artists
2013 Galleri Cosmopolitan, Göteborg
Collaborative project with other artists
2008 Galleri Cosmopolitan, Göteborg
Collaborative project with other artists
2007 Konstfrämjandet Bergslagen, Spring Salon
Juried exhibition
2004 Agora Galler, Chelsea, New York
Juried exhibition.
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