Index
Message of the Curator......................................2
Iran.................................................................45
Message of the IWS President............................3
Italy.................................................................50
Honour Guest Exhibitor - Alvaro Castagnet........4
Malta...............................................................57
Honour Guest Exhibitor - Atanur Dogan..............5
Malaysia..........................................................57
Honour Guest Exhibitor - Paul Jackson...............6
Mexico............................................................58 Pakistan..........................................................63
Albania................................................................8
Philippines......................................................65
Azerbaijan...........................................................9
Poland............................................................68
Bahamas.............................................................9
Portugal..........................................................70
Belarus..............................................................11
Romania.........................................................71
Brazil.............................................................12
Russia.............................................................75
Bulgaria.........................................................17
Serbia.............................................................78
China................................................................18
Singapore.......................................................81
Croatia..............................................................18
Slovakia..........................................................82
Czech Republic.............................................19
Slovenia..........................................................85
Ecuador.........................................................20
Spain..............................................................86
Egypt...............................................................20
Sudan.............................................................89
France...........................................................21
Sweden..........................................................90
Germany........................................................21
Taiwan............................................................90
Greece..............................................................22
Thailand..........................................................91
Hong Kong.......................................................23
Turkey.............................................................92
Hungary............................................................29
United Arab Emirates......................................95
India..................................................................33
United Kingdom..............................................97
Indonesia..........................................................42
Ukraine...........................................................98
Message of the Exhibition Curator I am proud to announce that IWS Hungary is holding 2016 The International Watercolour Festival „Freedom of Self Expression“ that is the first and biggest watercolour event in the history of Hungarian contemporary art. In a particularly sensitive moment of humanity our exhibition is promoting peace, friendship and equal opportunity for various visions and different artistic self expressions, with the major goal of introducing and promoting the most important values of our art, freedom, originality, imparity and colourfulness... The exhibition will provide viewers with a meaningful opportunity to experience the World of Watercolour. And through the works of highly skilled professional artists and talented amateurs at the same time learn about their cultural backgrounds and philosophies. The aim of the exhibition to make public understand the sentiments and characteristics of diverse cultures, raise the psychological and social values of watercolour art, nourish art and culture. This exhibition will open new avenue toward the world watercolour art by representing the most pure and beautiful essence of nature and human being. I am very honoured and proud that we are hosting this event in Budapest, with 190 artists from 42 countries. And truly appreciate all the participating artist and IWS Member Organisations for providing this opportunity to let the viewers experience such brilliant collections of art. 9 September 2016
Sandor Szikszai Exhibition Curator - Freedom of Self Expression, Head of IWS Hungary, Board Member of IWS Global
Message of the IWS President The Inter national Watercolor Society (IWS) is a nonprofit organization comprised of artists who share a passion for watercolor, one of the oldest and respected medium. The IWS was founded in 2011 in the ancient city of Teos, Turkey on the eastern shore of the Aegean Sea. This historic city is renowned for hosting the Guild of Artists. The vision of IWS is to bring about a Golden Age in watercolor. It brings together artists and associations, establishes standards and organizes events so that more will get to see and appreciate the work of outstanding watercolor artists from around the world. The members of IWS family see the potential of art for promoting peace and harmony between nations. Our international activities encourage stronger ties and camaraderie between branch countries. We are proud to be part of an organization that promotes this philosophy. Watercolor is undoubtedly one of the most challenging of mediums. While many in the art world recognize the skills of watercolor artists, appreciation for the medium has taken a backseat with many galleries and critics choosing to downplay watercolors and encouraging buyers and collectors to patronize instead the other painting media. This can cast a shadow and discourage watercolor artists as they make their way towards recognition and true appreciation of their artwork. We hope to effect a change in the way watercolor art is perceived by a unified and coordinated approach towards this goal from watercolor artists in different parts of the world. The IWS can help watercolor artists face challenges by creating opportunities for artists through collaboration and by providing both online and real time platforms from which artists can showcase their art. In its first four years, the IWS has rapidly expanded its roots throughout the world. So far, IWS has organized seminars, workshops, exhibitions and festivals in around 50 countries. We start the year 2016 with membership of over 80 country branches. The goals of the IWS are to: - Establish a unique museum to celebrate the art of watercolor. - Publish a journal of watercolor arts. - Enhance the skills and knowledge of young watercolor artists by organizing activities such as workshops and summer camps. - Provide support to young watercolor artists. The success achieved by the IWS is due to the dedication and hard work of volunteers all around the world. IWS is on a path to becoming the largest and most organized art society in the world. The great deal of enthusiasm around the world for developing chapters of IWS in individual countries proved that many artists appreciate the work we have done so far and that many share our vision. I am strengthened by all that I am seeing and I look to the future of IWS with optimism. Speaking on behalf of the International Watercolor Society, our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude go to the IWS Hungarian team and their Leader Master Artist Sandor Szikszai. The dedication shown by IWS Hungary in promoting the IWS Vision and goals is a great contribution to the IWS effort. We wish all of you continued success.
Atanur Dogan IWS Founder & President
Honour Guest Exhibitor
Alvaro Castagnet Uruguay
Art has always been a driving force in my life, as I grew up in, South America Where as a child I used to draw and paint for fun, until it became almost an obsession. I always wanted “more” than what my eyes could see….. I wanted to reflect the mood, the atmosphere, the ambience of the subject…. I wanted to reach the “soul”, the magic of the chosen subject. My style has been described as passionate, spontaneous, flamboyant and powerful. I am an expressive painter; always exploring and pursuing a strong interpretation of light effects. I enjoy stretching the boundaries of traditional art, and the medium, trying my hardest to do it with honesty and integrity. Portraying the abstract side of life is the driving force of my work. www.alvarocastagnet.net
San Francisco
Honour Guest Exhibitor
Atanur Dogan Canada/Turkey
Atanur Dogan is an internationally recognized Turkish-Canadian artist, instructor and judge. He is a graduate of the Fine Arts program with a teaching degree from the Dokuz Eylul University in Izmir, Turkey, where he specialized in watercolor and sculpture. His significant achievements include being selected as one of five portrait artists, deemed best in the world by the Portrait Society of Canada in 2004. Then in 2009 and 2010 two years in row he received the title of „People’s Choice Awards Winner, in Toronto Outdoor Exhibition a major outdoor art show. Dogan’s paintings enrich art collections around the world. He has exhibited his work throughout Turkey, Canada, in countries such as Taiwan, Japan and in cities such as Zurich, Paris, London, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Vancouver. He is the honorary president of the International Watercolor Society, an institution he founded to promote watercolor art and artists in search for a more united and peaceful world. Website: www.doganart.com
Refugees
Honour Guest Exhibitor
Paul Jackson USA
Paul Jackson is a classically trained American watercolorist and aerial filmmaker with a Master’s degree in painting and illustration. His passion for discovery and adventure has fueled his inspiration and art career for more than 30 years. His deep portfolio of watercolors tells tales of a life lived out loud and in full color. Honored by the American Watercolor Society with signature membership at the age of 30, Paul has received top honors in national and international competitions, contributed his art to a vast library of magazines and books and shared his creative influence to many corners of the earth. He is also a Signature member of the National Watercolor Society and an Honor Member of the Missouri Watercolor Society. Jackson frequently serves as judge for national and international art competitions. In 2009 he served as the invited juror for the American Watercolor Society’s 142nd annual international exhibition and will serve as a juror for the National Watercolor Society’s annual exhibition in 2016. Jackson is also a highly sought-after teacher and public speaker, conducting workshops and performances across the United States and around the world. His infectious passion for art, vast knowledge of the medium and energetic teaching style make his workshops engaging, informative and entertaining. Paul designed the Missouri State Commemorative Quarter for the US Mint, has painted portraits for Presidents, Governors and Supreme Court Justices, was the Grand Prize winner in the Paint Your Way to Paris competition and has been featured as one of the Master Painters of the World in International Artists Magazine. Other media featuring Jackson’s work include the Artist’s Magazine, American Artist, Watercolor magazine, Watercolor Magic, Watercolor Artist, Forbes Magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, NPR, CBS News. Paul Jackson is the author of Painting Spectacular Light Effects in Watercolor, 2000 North Light Books and The Wandering Watercolorist, 2013 Chameleon Press. He travels with his wife and muse, Marla. Their home studio, “the Avalanche Ranch” is in Columbia, Missouri. www.pauljackson.com
Bright Lights of Budapest
Exhibitors
Albania Ergys Demo Helidon Doni Haliti Azerbaian Mirzoyev Khasay
Egypt Soha Khalil France Catherine Rey
Germany Bahamas Dieter Wystemp Brigitte Bowyer Carey Katerina Kovacheva Greece Malcolm Rae Fotini Hamidieli George Politis Belarus Alena Zdanevich Hong Kong Chi-Hin Chan Brazil Lim Chiu Chin Godiva Accioly Elaine Yee Ting Chin Lilian Arbex Cissy Chung Suely Cauduro Tony Wing Fou Lau Maria Ines Lukacs Man-Yat Fu Iole Di Natale Ze Ze Lai Luiz Neto Mingo Wai Ming Li Maria Lúcia Minnie Pun Carla Petrini Eric Sun Ivani Ranieri Rainbow Tse Claudia Simões Hungary Bulgaria György Ghyczy Ivan Dodov Melinda Kása Docheva Veneta Mandi Király Ernô Nagy China György Ozsváth Hong Shan Lili Schuch Sándor Szikszai Croatia Alfred Krupa India Rajat Subhra Czech Republic Bandopadhyay Alexandra Bryksa Runa Biswas Katerina Mášová Attri Chetan Renu Gupta Ecuador Ramesh Jhawar Mauri Virtanen Vijay Kakde Kanthraj. N Amit Kapoor
Megha Kapoor Suresh Raval Chandra Shekhar Rout Shukla Shashank Hamlet Shougrakpam Nitin Singh Soni Rashmi Radhika Surana Dhimant Vyas Indonesia Agus Budianto Umi Haksami Madyanto Lestari Suganda Harry Suryo Yoyok Yoewono Iran Azita Davarkhah Cyrus Ebrahimi Shiva Fazli Ghazal Foudeh Jenia Javid Safoora Kolahdouzan Mohmmad Maleki Leila Mohebian Sareh Mohebeian Nader Mohazabnia Italy Roberto Andreoli Giovanni Balzarani Claudio Castiglionit Luciano Elsì Colucci Utam Kumar Karmaker Massimiliano Iocco Federica Maffezzoni Anna Massinissa Judith Offord Rosella Passeri Rosalba Perucchini Elisabetta Semeria
Roberto Zangarelli Sonia Zolfanelly Malta Andrew Smith
Portugal Isabel Alegria
Romania Grigore Carata Ionut Alin Daniliuc Malaysia Radu Dumitrescu Jayson Yeoh Choon Marilena Iepan Seng Ovidiu Iovanel Cornel Vana Mexico Gheorghe Vlaicu Rossana Cardillo Claudia Hernandez Russia Diaz Natalia Gudina Maria Hortensia Uribe Olga Litvinenko Franco Olga Kharchenko Yolanda Fuchs Anna Sidorina Tere Lojero Natalia Ushakova MariaTeresa Morales Melchor Serbia Raul Noris Anna Bercek Ramon Larrauri Veljkovic Boban Torroella Marija Colic Victoria Pareja Téllez Mira Jovanovic Maria del Carmen Ljiljana Kovacevic Ramirez Vela Ramona Arnau Vilell Singapore Irene Hong Pakistan Tam KwanYuen Abdul Qudoos Ghulam Abbas Slovakia Kamangar Daniel Novotny Shakeel Mirza Pavel Ozdani Laszlo Pomothy Philippines Natalia Studenkova Wilfredo Calderon Peter Surovec Jinky Rayo Raul Saria Slovenia Karen Sioson Marta Frei Brenda Zabala Joanna Zajac-Slapnicar Poland Minh Dam Spain Pawel Gladkow Isabel Alosete Darius Raffello Angela Barbi
Cesc Ferré Elvira Gómez Fores Mari Carmen López Lloret Pablo Rubén López Sanz Javier Zorrilla Sudan Mohammed A. Wahab Sweden Georga Öhammar Taiwan Chong Zhi Zeng Thailand Ma Bancha Maksin Kitipong Turkey Akalin Aynur Emine Ecevitözer Aysin Keskiner Ayvaz Necla Sevinç Seles Ciris Zehra United Arab Emirates Minisha Bhardwaj Mrinmay Sebastian Divya Suratkal Maria Yamini United Kingdom Lea Nixon Ukraine Victoria Grigorieva Tatiana Jivotkova Tamara Romanova Ihor Yurchenko
ALBANIA
Ergys Demo Albania
The greatest dog Puci
Helidon Doni Haliti Albania
Spring
8
azerbaijan
Mirzoyev Khasay Azerbaijan
King of the island
bahamas
Brigitte Bowyer Carey Bahamas
Atlantic colours
9
bahamas
10
Katerina Kovacheva
Malcolm Rae
Bahamas
Bahamas
Young Fishermen
Red Snappers
belarus
Alena Zdanevich Belarus
Catch
11
brazil
Godiva Accioly Brazil
Light in May
Lilian Arbex Brazil
Lights and Shadows
12
brazil
Suely Cauduro Brazil
Abstraction 08
Maria Ines Lukacs Brazil
Sunsets of our life
13
brazil
Iole Di Natale Brazil
Objects we love # 7 - Coffeemaker
Luiz Neto Brazil
Recoˆncavo Waters Baiano
14
brazil
Maria LĂşcia Panizza Brazil
Seed Drawing
Carla Petrini Brazil
Untitled
15
brazil
16
Ivani Ranieri
Claudia SimĂľes
Brazil
Brazil
Energy
Brazilian Amazon
bulgaria
Veneta Docheva Bulgaria
Excitement
Ivan Dodov Bulgaria
Energy
17
china
Hong Shan China
Millennium Tower in Spring
croatia
Alfred Krupa Croatia
European Piranh
18
czech republic
Alexandra Bryksa
Katerˇina Másˇ ová
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
My Beautiful Prague
Macro Poppy
19
ecuador
20
egypt
Mauri Virtanen
Soha Khalil
Ecuador
Egypt
Woman from Galรกpagos Islands
Working
germany
france
Catherine Rey
Dieter Wystemp
France
Germany
Le pont des Invalides
Foggy morning
21
greece
22
Fotini Hamidieli
George Politis
Greece
Greece
In the woods
Crisis is back
hong kong
Chi-Hin Chan
Lim Chiu Chin
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Bind up the broken heart
Lei Yu Mun
23
hong kong
24
Elaine Yee Ting Chiu
Cissy Chung
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
My Little Faith
Moving On
hong kong
Tony Wing Fou Lau
Man-Yat Fu
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
The Statue
Street Market in Hong Kong
25
hong kong
Ze Ze Lai Hong Kong
In the morning
Mingo Wai Ming Li Hong Kong
Sunset
26
hong kong
Minnie Pun Hong Kong
Fishing boat
Eric Sun Hong Kong
Concrete jungle
27
hong kong
Rainbow Tse Hong Kong
Port
28
hungary
Gyรถrgy Ghyczy
Mandi Kirรกly
Hungary
Hungary
Wood games
Flower splash
29
hungary
Melinda KĂĄsa Hungary
Fairy tale forest
ErnĂ´ Nagy Hungary
Transylvanian Plateau
30
hungary
Gyรถrgy Ozsvรกth Hungary
Towers
Lilla Schuch Hungary
Afternoon in Balaton
31
hungary
Sรกndor Szikszai Hungary
Relativity
32
india
Rajat Subhra Bandopadhyay India
Strength
Runa Biswas India
Motherly
33
india
Attri Chetan India
Old memories
Renu Gupta India
Delhi Zoo
34
india
Ramesh Jhawar
Vijay Kakde
India
India
Evening Coffee
Inside the saw mill
35
india
36
Kanthraj.N
Amit Kapoor
India
India
Striking beauty
Beauty of Albania
india
Megha Kapoor
Suresh Raval
India
India
Rythm at the backyard
Street, Bharuch
37
india
38
Chandra Shekhar Rout
Shukla Shashank
India
India
My pair of Footware
Holy city
india
Hamlet Shougrakpam India
Albert Hall, Jaipur
Nitin Singh India
A rejoicing journey
39
india
40
Soni Rahmi
Radhika Surana
India
India
Morning rays
Portrait of Holy man
india
Dhimant Vyas India
Eagle
41
indonesia
Agus Budianto Indonesia
They call me Lotus
Umi Haksami Madyanto Indonesia
A journey to Sabalana
42
indonesia
Lestari Suganda
Harry Suryo
Indonesia
Indonesia
Be Yourself
Hardworker
43
indonesia
Yoyok Yoewono Indonesia
Uncover the Veil
44
iran
Azita Davarkhah
Cyrus Ebrahimi
Iran
Iran
Life
Master
45
iran
46
Shiva Fazli
Ghazal Foudeh
Iran
Iran
Children’s fantasy
Iranian women
iran
Jenia Javid
Safoora Kolahdouzan
Iran
Iran
Greybeard
Moroccan girl
47
iran
48
Mohmmad Maleki
Leila Mohebian
Iran
Iran
Will and Hope
Gholbahar
iran
Sareh Mohebeian Iran
Old man
Nader Mohazabnia Iran
Brave woman
49
italy
Roberto Andreoli Italy
Gypsi Celebration
Giovanni Balzarani Italy
Skystudio
50
italy
Claudio Castiglioni
Luciano ElsĂŹ Colucci
Italy
Italy
Boats at sunset
Villa Niscemi
51
italy
Massimiliano Iocco Italy
S.Marco Venice
Utam Kumar Karmaker Italy
Rainy time
52
italy
Federica Maffezzoni
Anna Massinissa
Italy
Italy
Night Roses
Audrey
53
italy
54
Judith Offord
Rosella Passeri
Italy
Italy
Pure Air
Flowers
italy
Rosalba Perucchini
Elisabetta Semeria
Italy
Italy
Autumn atmosphere on Ticino River
Yellow roses
55
italy
Roberto Zangarelli Italy
When it’s raining outside
Sonia Zolfanelly Italy
In my country
56
malta
Andrew Smith Malta
Dockside, Malta
malaysia
Jayson Yeoh Choon Seng Malaysia
Indefinite Irrevelance 53
57
mexico
58
Rosanna Cardillo
Claudia Hernandez Diaz
Mexico
Mexico
Xochimilco lake
Peonies
mexico
Maria Hortensia Uribe Franco Mexico
Stream
Yolanda Fuchs Mexico
Serenity
59
mexico
60
Tere Lojero
Maria Teresa Morales Melchior
Mexico
Mexico
Corpus Christi Day
Disclosure of Dreams
mexico
Raul Norris
Ramon Larrauri Torroella
Mexico
Mexico
Amecameca Convent
A deserved rest
61
mexico
Victoria Pareja TĂŠllez Mexico
Alfa-Omega
Maria del Carmen Ramirez Vela Mexico
Reaping CempasĂşchil
62
mexico
pakistan
Ramona Arnau Vilell
Abdul Qudoos
Mexico
Pakistan
Vendors in Montebello
Bukhara Masjid
63
pakistan
Ghulam Abbas Kamangar Pakistan
Old town Karachi
Shakeel Mirza Pakistan
Old City Hotel - Sadar
64
philippines
Wilfredo Calderon
Jinky Rayo
Philippines
Philippines
Boatyard
Lotus on a Vase
65
philippines
Raul Saria Philippines
Crossover
Karen Sioson Philippines
Ray of Sunshine
66
philippines
Brenda Zabala Philippines
The wind loves you back
67
poland
68
Minh Dam
Pawel Gladkow
Poland
Poland
Matthias Church - Budapest
Evening tram
poland
Darius Rafaello Poland
Morning Sun
69
portugal
Isabel Alegria Portugal
Where the river ends
70
romania
Grigore Carata Romania
Red spins
Ionut Alin Daniliuc Romania
Falleras
71
romania
Radu Dumitrescu Romania
Harmonica player
Marilena Iepan Romania
Poppies
72
romania
Ovidiu Iovanel Romania
Wrruum
Cornel Vana Romania
Sighisoara landscape
73
romania
Gheorghe Vlaicu Romania
Palace Hotel
74
russia
Natalia Gudina Russia
The May bouquets
Olga Kharchenko Russia
Winter day
75
russia
Olga Litvinenko Russia
Dom Knigi
Anna Sidorina Russia
From a series of parks
76
russia
Natalia Ushakova Russia
Whirlpool
77
serbia
Anna Bercek Serbia
Frozen reed
Veljkovic Boban Serbia
Cathedral
78
serbia
Marija Colic Serbia
Two babies
Mira Jovanovic Serbia
Reed
79
serbia
Ljiljana Kovacevic Serbia
Deep shade
80
singapore
Irene Hong
Tam KwanYuen
Singapore
Singapore
Summer Blooms
Up the hill of Lan Kwai Fong
81
slovakia
82
Daniel Novotny
Pavel Ozdani
Slovakia
Slovakia
An alley in Saint-Tropez
Still life in the landscape
slovakia
Laszlo Pomothy Slovakia
Berlin Cathedral
Natalia Studenkova Slovakia
Parliament by night, Budapest
83
slovakia
Peter Surovec Slovakia
Cottage Hostinec
84
slovenia
Marta Frei Slovenia
Blue emotion
Joanna Zajac-Slapnicar Slovenia
In the circle
85
spain
86
Isabel Alosete
Angela Barbi
Spain
Spain
Agapantus flower of love
Mother
spain
Agua como la del Mar
Cesc Ferré
Elvira Gómez Fores
Spain
Spain
As the sea water
Portre
87
spain
Mari Carmen López Lloret Spain
Blue flower
Pablo Rubén López Sanz Spain
Market street VII
88
spain
sudan
Javier Zorrilla
Mohammed A. Wahab
Spain
Sudan
San Jerรณnimo Street
Nile avenue
89
sweden
90
taiwan
Georga Öhammar
Chong Zhi Zeng
Sweden
Taiwan
Araripe Manaquin
Zi Yun Yan
thailand
Ma Bancha Thailand
Cleaning time
Maksin Kitipong Thailand
Fried fish
91
turkey
92
Akalin Aynur
Emine Ecevitรถzer
Turkey
Turkey
After the rain
Sheep milking
turkey
Aysin Keskiner
Ayvaz Necla
Turkey
Turkey
Bozcaada
Happiness
93
turkey
94
Sevinç Seles
Çiricˇ Zehra
Turkey
Turkey
Portrait
Ice Cream
united arab emirates
Minisha Bhardwaj
Mrinmay Sebastian
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
Innocence
Red rose
95
united arab emirates
Divya Suratkal United Arab Emirates
Roman regality
Maria Yamini United Arab Emirates
The vigilant mother
96
united kingdom
Lea Nixon United Kingdom
Lisbon tram
97
ukraine
Victoria Grigorieva Ukraine
Summer dreams
Tatiana Jivotkova Ukraine
Still life, fish
98
ukraine
Tamara Romanova
Ihor Yurchenko
Ukraine
Ukraine
Lily of the valley
Generosity
99
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