Magic forest (2017) Painting by Dora Stork
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Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Painting,
Acrylic
on Wood
- Dimensions Height 15.8in, Width 11.8in
- Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
- Framing This artwork is not framed
- Categories Paintings under $500 Surrealism Fish
When I’m painting with wax, because of the characteristics of the material, I had to consider every stroke. First, I have to decide which colour I want to use and where I want to use it, because the wax dries quickly on the brush too, not just on the picture. Therefore, using acrylic is a meditative activity where I can follow my spontaneous ideas and go with the flow. This is how these abstract organic forms are born from my unconscious and my very strong and often dominant rational self gives meaning and lifts them from the total abstraction.
The fish figure was inspired by the picture of Gerda Lipski.
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Dora Stork is a contemporary Hungarian artist. She gained international recognition as a selected artist in the London Art Biennale in 2023. An award-winning painter, Dora's art has been featured in solo and group exhibitions in prestigious venues across the UK, Hungary, and Romania. Her distinctive creations have found a home in private collections spanning the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Japan.
Identifying as an abstract realist encaustic painter, Dora Stork employs a unique artistic approach that involves using color in an abstract manner, portraying form in a realist fashion, and infusing her work with symbolic significance. Her paintings serve as a reflection of her keen interest in public life, as well as social and economic processes, offering viewers a thought-provoking perspective on these complex issues. Dora strives to construct dreamlike compositions that challenge perceptions, using incongruous details and peculiar circumstances to evoke a sense of familiarity.
Dora's chosen medium is hot wax painting, an ancient technique that imparts durability, vividness, and scratch resistance to her creations. Notably, she exclusively employs self-made wax media, without the addition of oil or other paints. The artist applies layers of hot wax paint with precision, controlling the flow to prevent unwanted color mixing.
In her recent works, Dora has embraced OSB (Oriented Strand Board) as a base for her encaustic pieces, appreciating its industrial texture and environmental sustainability derived from recycled wood. The unique patterns of the wood veneer contribute to a rustic industrial atmosphere that becomes an integral part of the composition, achieved by skillfully scraping back layers of paint. Each piece becomes a one-of-a-kind creation due to the distinctive pattern of the wood.
Dora Stork is an active member of various prestigious art organizations, including the Fine Arts Capital Art Society since 2023, the Society of Scottish Artists since 2021, the National Society of Fine and Applied Arts since 2010, and the Újpest Artist Society since 2009. Through her participation in these organizations, Dora continues to contribute to and engage with the vibrant art community, further solidifying her impact on the contemporary art scene.
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Nationality:
HUNGARY
- Date of birth : 1961
- Artistic domains:
- Groups: Contemporary Hungarian Artists
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