My name is Essie J.N. (Esther Julia Nagy), and I was born in Budapest in 1993, where I currently live and work. I graduated in 2018 from the University of Szeged with a degree in Visual Representation, specializing in graphics. During my studies, I had the opportunity to participate in an Erasmus scholarship at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Macerata, Italy, in 2017. In 2022, I earned a diploma in interior design from KREA, which has further expanded my understanding of space and aesthetics. I am currently advancing my education in curatorship at METU, focusing on design and art management.
As an artist, my goal is to create engaging experiences that invite viewers to explore the intricate relationship between human experiences and artistic expression. For the past few years, I have concentrated on painting and drawing while also working in analog photography. I use photography as a visual diary, enhancing my ability to observe and capture significant moments. My paintings often draw inspiration from these photographs, allowing me to transform them from a documentary style into works that evoke emotion and reflect processed memories. Through my artistic journey, I aspire to create opportunities for dialogue and reflection within the viewer, allowing each individual to find their own meaning in the art.
Biography
STUDIES
2024-2026 METU - Budapest Metropolitan University, MA, Design and Art Management
2019-2022 KREA Contemporary Art Institute, Budapest, HU, Interior design - first-class honours
2014-2018 University of Szeged, HU, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Visual Representation, Graphic design
2017-2018 Accademia di Belle di Arti, Macerata, IT, Erasmus scholarship - Bachelor of Arts
2013-2014 Private drawing classes, Teacher: Zsigmond Lucza
2008-2011 Photography and Art Studies, AKG - Alternative Economics Highschool, Budapest, HU
ART RESIDENCIES
2018 August, TAKT - Art colony, Temerin, SR
2018 July, International Art Residency Jázsdózsa, HU
2014 September, Fis-Art, International Street Art Festival, Timisoara, RO
INTERNATIONAL ART PROGRAMS
2016 September, 'Arts Here, Rights Now' - Erasmus+ program, Karlovac, HR / Carpe Diem / Group team leader
2015 August, 'Light Path' - Erasmus+ program, Sasso di Castalda, IT
EXHIBITIONS
2025 Acsaújlaki Kastély, Group exhibition
2024 Képező Galéria, Charity auction
2018 TAKT Vernissage, Group exhibition
2014 'Dance this mess around', Solo exhibition - photographs, Grand Café Gallery, Szeged
