Voices in an Artist’s Head

By Gyuri Hollosy

This book documents artist/sculptor Gyuri Hollsy register moments, insights, betraying his sensibilities and give consideration to elements of his muse while grappling with various inspirational problems.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jan 23, 2017
• ISBN: 9781524529260

Gyuri Hollosy

Gyuri Hollósy, a Hungarian American sculptor and artist, was born Ervin György Hollósy in 1946 in Bad Aibling, a small village in the Bavaria region of Germany. His artistic roots can be found on both sides of his family. In 1955, his family moved to Cleveland, where he later studied at the Cleveland Institute of Art and then earned his BFA from Ohio University. Hollósy did five and a half years of military service in the US Coast Guard and thereafter resumed his fine arts studies at Tulane University, where he earned his MFA. His first teaching position at Tulane University was followed by faculty positions at Washington University, St. Louis, and Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. In 1988, he moved to New Jersey, where he started as an instructor at the Johnson Atelier Technical Institute of Sculpture in Mercerville and later became assistant director of their academic program and gallery director. Currently, he is a resident artist at the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, where he pursues his work in sculpture and painting. Hollósy’s work is featured in public and private collections in Europe and many parts of the United States and can be viewed on his website (www.hollosy.com).

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Copyright © 2017 by Gyuri Hollósy. 724848

Library of Congress Control Number: 2016912502

ISBN:   Softcover   978-1-5245-2927-7

   Hardcover   978-1-5245-2928-4

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Rev. date: 01/11/2017

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ENDORSEMENTS

As an art historian who has known Gyuri Hollósy for many years, I am struck by one of his most recent works in his book Voices In An Artist’s Head, a relief called Fugue In Hornet Mansion (2016). In its organic and mathematical intricacies, it combines reverence for the social intelligence and cooperative ecology of natural architecture with suggestions of the complex, rhythmic variety and contrapuntal voices of Bach’s fugues. Whether intentional or not, its kinetic gesture also seems to evoke the Victory of Samothrace. Its allusive, humanistic synthesis of figuration and abstraction exemplifies a unified vision forged over the course of a lifetime dedicated to the wonder of creation.

Marilyn R. Brown, Professor

Department of Art & History, University of Colorado at Boulder

I have known Gyuri Hollósy for many years and have been deeply influenced by his sculptures, as well as his searching heart. This current piece of art, this book, is for all people. It is a guide to discover your own unique calling and to be able to express it. This book invites its readers to treasure their own internal message and to dance with the inevitable difficulties of life in such a way that your love shines through whatever you create. What a beautiful combination of words, stories, images and recipes. They speak to all of our senses. With our eyes, we see the artwork and it enlarges our ability to see the world. With our ears we hear the language, sometimes song like, sometimes poetic and haunting, and sometimes simple. With our nose and tongue we smell and taste the wonderful aromas of Gyuri’s favorite foods. I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to discover their deepest creative longings.

Maya Kollman, MA, Emago Relationship Therapy

International Master Trainer, Pennington, NJ

The reason you absolutely must study and underline this book is that Gyuri Hollósy blazes a clear and sensible path to creative treasures within that the rest of us have yet to exploit. With interest and awe I have for years watched Gyuri creating and listened to his profound musings. In person and in these pages he displays a sheer honesty and ability to turn abstract pondering into useable tools. His artistic talent is exquisite, eccentric, and startlingly exciting. But apart from nimble psyche and fingers, Gyuri melds his desire to impart his message with the deepest needs of his audience. And perhaps the greatest joy is Gyuri greets all life and art with a spice of humor.

Bart Jackson, CEO, Prometheus Publishing

author, The Art of the CEO

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THE FAMILY - 1992 – bronze Peoria Municipal Complex Center, Peoria, Arizona

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Photo by Gala Derroisne

CONTENTS

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Preface

Foreward

Introduction

An Artist’s Muse

The Voices In My Head

Reflections on Unfinished Work

Reflections On Accountability

Stressful Situations

Seeking Out Dreams

In Ending A Vision

Working With Others

Sharing Emotions

Sharing My Inner Self

The Dilemma In Asking

The Power Of Analysis

Working Fast And Furious

Holding Steadfast About Expectations

Making Satisfactory Choices

Understanding Memories

Staying On Track

Starting Off The Day

The Affliction Of Creating

Being Open To Someone

The Distance In Achieving

Faith

Balancing Between Family And Art

Rationality

The Stride of Creating

Unexplored Possibilities

Misread Motives

Remaking An Idea

Attitudes With Creative Elements

Struggles To The Next Level

Difficulty In Grasping Concepts

Animals Are Forever

Self Importance

Creating Art And My Responsibility

Using Colloquialism In Conversations

How I Work

Creative Process Within Ideas

Secrecy In Creativity

Composing My Visual Stories

Emotional Dynamics

What I Can Control

Staying On Course

An Artist’s Reality

Reality Turning Into Fantasy

Individual Surprises

Listening In Communicating

Controlling Others

Change Of Attitude

Soulful

Daydreaming

Unrestrained Visions

A Perfect Day

Opportune Moment

An Artist’s Expectation

Capturing A Vision

Thoughts About Existence

Whispers Of The Heart

Intuition

Composing

Maintaining A Positive Attitude

Creativity

Adopting A Grateful Heart

Lipto

Drawing

Emotion In Art

Fulfilling Commitments

Working With Limitless Forms

Living In Two Worlds

Determining A Destination

Effective Words Is Change

Reaching A Destination

Creative Perception

Frame of Mind

Taking A Nap

Perspective Movements

Reflections On Criticism

Muses In My Creative Mind

Stumbling Moments

Reflections On My Humanness

Dilemma In Creating Art

Paying Attention

Bitter Sweet MidSummer Chilly Nights Chili

Power Struggles Within Myself

Constructive Behavior

In The Creative Process

The Driving Force In Creating

Simply Doing The Right Thing

Anticipated Dreams

Hesitancy When Communicating Art

Compromised Emotions Shattering Inspirations

Difficult Discussions As An Artist

Having Second Thoughts

Absorbing Emotions

Self-improvement

A Grateful Heart

Momentary Stress Release

Sweet Summer’s End

Struggling With My Calling

Moving Forward

The Ego Within

Is Being Positive Enough?

Changing Creative Directions

First Appearances

Being Distracted

Achieving My Dreams

The Fugue of Unchartered Territories

Overcast Murky Visions

Seeking One’s Potential

Analytical Thinking

Realizing Dreams

Much About Nothing

Thinking Sharply

A Decisive Factor

Childhood Feelings

Complexity Of Inspiration

Within The Bounds Of Possibilities

Indulging In Fantasies

Being Perseverant

Burr Under The Saddle

Holding The Creative Halter And Lead

Determination

Abundance

Precarious Creativity

Maintaining Discussions

Intuitive Voices

Being Open to Ideas

Modification For New Uses

Assimilation

Bright Ideas

Cajun Gypsy Bean Gulyas

Emotional Risk

To Strive And Complete

Mérges Shrimp And Bay Scallops with rosemary and beer

Establishing New Visions

When To Relinquish

Creative Existence As An Artist

Conceptual Fun And Games

Trials And Tribulations

The Balance In Fulfilling Needs

Assumptions About My Goals

Empowerment

Focusing On My Inner Powers

Sticking To Plans

Choosing My Actions

About The Artist

Epilogue

Time Left to Work

List of Artwork Plates

DEDICATION

First and foremost I would like to thank the Almighty. In the process of putting this book together I realized that the gift of writing is as important as creating my sculptures, paintings and drawings. You blessed me with the power to believe in my passion and pursue my dreams; You gave me that dream in the summer of 58’, at a summer camp in a seminary. During the construction of a new chapel, at age 12, I witnessed one of Your monks etch and burnish the saints into large oak pillars using hot poker heated over hot coals. Through the smoke, the crackle, the hiss, I felt the magical desire to be an artist. I could never