While specific works of his may vary greatly in terms of content and style, a general description of Hungarian painters József Csató’s paintings would typically highlight his innovative use of color and form. He has an approach that to me resonates with the legacy of 20th-century abstract expressionism, marks that seems feel of energy and intuition, but he also gives us nods to European modernism and classic figurative works. I first saw his art in the tradition of Kandinsky and Miró, who explored abstraction as a means of conveying deeper, non-representational content. Csató’s paintings also reflect a modern sensibility, where digital and global influences converge, embracing the eclectic and often boundary-free ethos of contemporary art. So this is to say, Csató is a great painter for this moment.
Vielmetter Los Angeles presents Siren Hospitality, the artist’s first show in Los Angeles that combines site-specific installation work and painting. Hidden into each work is the eyeball, a surrealistic touch and a bit of connector between the entire show. It is a touch that accumulates art history with the current moment: there is someone watching us, whether we need it or not. —Evan Pricco
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