Initiation
Veronika Szendrő
MyMuseum Gallery, Budapest
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- Title
- Initiation
- Gallery
- MyMuseum Gallery, Budapest
- Year
- 2018
- Duration
- 3 min 39 s
- Format & Technical
Four channel video installation
The work depicts a modern version of the ancient tribal ritual which is to train young adults to become members of their community. The symbolic processes shown in the video refer to how individuals create a social mask that represents their function and role in society by building new social connections and letting old ones go. Recalling the visual tradition of a mask, as well as the references to social distance and handshake theories, combine ancient and current practices that humans use to organise their lives.
Stills
Veronika Szendrő graduated from the University of Pecs as a sculptor, but her art is characterised by interdisciplinary methods, many of her works are installative combining sculptures with video projection. Apart from solo and group exhibitions in Hungary she has also participated in numerous international art projects, exchange programmes and group shows for instance in Chicago, London, Stockholm and St. Petersburg. Her artistic approach is highly conceptual, she often examines the roots of art and religion in her art.
Last update: October 14th, 2019.
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MyMuseum is a digital art gallery that represents international young artists who work in the fields of video art, photography and installation art. We regularly participate in international art fairs and contemporary art events e.g.: Spring Festival, MIA Photo Fair, Art Photo Budapest.