Csató József: Broken Bones of the Heart

The Erika Deák Gallery exhibits paintings of József Csató. His latest series focuses on the concept of still lifes, composed of spatially inverted biomorphic motifs, and its relation to the notions of abstraction. His rich surfaces, enhanced by scratches, lines and monochrome spots, recall the image of reliefs, as their opulent overlays create multidimensional spectacles. His paintings, with their diversely textured and often vibrant colors, are both easy and playful, yet the overall impression of his work suggests a kind of ancient mystery. He constructs his compositions from motifs reminisce to natural fractions, plants, rocks or even body parts, and his now emblematic, cheerfully rounded, amoebetic Csatóforms.