József Ungár

Gábor Benő Pogány: József Ungár

(2016, St. Elizabeth's Park)

„The broken column is a frequently used motif for commemorating those who died young. József Ungár died by execution, instead of broken column, I used the totally cut column. As we commemorate the martyr who was executed at a young age, the cut column is continued by the inlaid hands, which symbolize the commemorators. During the commemoration of the martyrs of '56, candles of remembrance can be placed here, between the hands.” – Gábor Benő Pogány

The artist

Gábor Benő Pogány

Gábor Pogány Benő Munkácsy Prize-winning sculptor was born in 1962 in Szolnok. In 1982 he graduated at the Hungarian College of Fine Arts with a degree in sculpture. His master was József Somogyi. He has been presenting his works worldwide since 1987 in solo and group exhibitions. Many of his public sculptures can be found abroad. He lives and works in Szolnok. Since 2004 he has been the president of the Szolnok Art Association.