Kamilla Szíj (1957)

Visual artist. Kamilla Szíj is a significant representative of contemporary drawing in Hungary. Her work is centered around the line itself that forms the basis of drawing and graphics. In the beginning of her artistic practice Szíj created unique works using reproductive graphic techniques, applying her plates as modules, then later on she started creating drypoint drawings and pencil drawings. To realize her monochrome or multicolour works, Szíj reduces her tools and motifs to a minimum, and creates structures and systems from repetitive signs by excluding direct composition. Her first solo show was held in 1990 at the Óbuda Cellar Gallery, her further solo exhibitions were organised at the Budapest Gallery (2003), the Art Gallery Paks (2012) and at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Dunaújváros (2017), among others. In 2017, she obtained a DLA degree at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts, her works are consequently presented at both Hungarian and international exhibitions. Her works can be found in the collection of the Amt für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Frankfurt am Main), Bibliothek Alexandrina (Alexandria), Ludwig Museum – Museum of Contemporary Art (Budapest), Hungarian National Gallery (Budapest), Museum Ritter (Waldenbuch).