Ernie Gerzabek

Background

Ernie Gerzabek is a visual artist who paints contemporary landscape and abstract paintings and also sculpts.  He was born in Budapest, Hungary and migrated to Australia in 1958.  He started painting in 1970 while working as a Chartered Architect and in 1997 retired to paint and sculpt full time.

Artistic Influences

Ernie most admires Van Gogh’s intensity and use of colour to stir up emotions, Paul Klee’s sensitivity and insight into our inner beings, Kandinsky’s exuberance and sense of composition, Picasso’s inventiveness and broad range of interests. 

As for Australian artists, he loves John Olsen’s playful and imaginative expression, Fred Williams’ ability to abstract the essential elements of a landscape, and last but not least, Emily Kngwarreye’s instinctive mastery of colour, structure and connection to Country.

Inspiration

Ernie’s main inspiration is Nature, in particularAustralia’s unique wilderness areas, wetlands, the unspoilt countryside, deserts and seashores.  His paintings clearly show his love of this country, especially of the Sydney Region.

Interpretation and Expression

Ernie’s interpretation of natural phenomena is unique, surprising and unpredictable.  His paintings not only encapsulate the essential elements, colours and features of a particular place, but also recreate the ambience and the feel of ‘being there’.

His sculptures are made from recycled materials and often based on simple geometric forms like cubes and pyramids.  In contrast, their complex mosaic-like surfaces comprise multi-coloured pieces arranged in artistic jigsaw patterns.

Typically, his highly original work is exuberant, vibrant, confident and eye-catching.  His artworks are charged with positive energy, are richly textured and overflow with dazzling colour.  Alternatively, some pieces are soft, meditative and introspective.  Ernie’s playful, decorative and inspiring images are both optimistic and spiritually uplifting.

Exhibitions, membership and collections

ErnieGerzabekhas had more than 30 solo shows since 1999 – in Sydney,Melbourneand in regionalNew South Walesgalleries.  He has also participated in countless group shows in municipal and commercial galleries and other venues.  He is a member of the National Association for Visual Arts (NAVA) and has had exhibiting memberships in Ku-ring-gai, Mosman, Hornsby and North Shore Art Societies and The Sculptors’ Society.

Apart fromAustralia, his works can be found in private collections all around the world, includingUSA,Canada,Great Britain,Hong Kong,New Zealandand a number of European countries.

 phone +61 2 9975 5527

email egerzabek1@optusnet.com DOT au

websites

www.Ernie-Gerzabek.com

www.AbstractLandscapePaintings.com