On December 4th, the Déryné 6 Gallery, operating within the Jászság Community House of the Csányi Foundation, welcomed visitors with a new exhibition filled with Christmas spirit. This time, the focus was not on fine art, but on craftsmanship. The creators of the Jászság Folk Art Workshop Association presented their unique works, each the result of personal workshop activity rooted in tradition.
The opening was launched by the frenetic drum and kaval (flute) performance of the young musician-dancers from the Viganó Primary Art School in Jászberény, which set the perfect tone for the event. Following this, in his welcome speech, Dr. Miklós Radoszáv, the Operational Director of the Csányi Foundation, highlighted that the preservation and transmission of traditions is a fundamental value for the organization. He expressed his joy that artisan culture was given a special space in the gallery this time.
At the opening, Lilla Lakatos elevated the atmosphere with a medley of folk songs, followed by Beáta Gál-Dobos, President of the Jászság Folk Art Workshop Association, who spoke about the nine years of work by this small but extremely dedicated community. As she noted, the exhibition simultaneously evokes the past and displays modern, reinterpreted directions in folk art. The workshop’s goal is to imbue the heritage of the Jászság region with fresh meaning, thereby presenting the region’s treasury of motifs to a wider audience.
Finally, closing the program, the young dancers of the Jásztánc Foundation gifted the audience with dances from the Jászság region.
Regarding Jászság motifs, the former embroidery women—led by Mária Fehér—started a process years ago in which the decorations of the szűr (traditional felt coats) of the Jászság were separated from the costumes and began appearing on various everyday and decorative objects. The creators have now continued this tradition: using digital design methods, they have reimagined the motifs and given them a modern guise. Young people and enthusiastic artisans participated in the joint creative work, so the patterns now appear not only on textiles and garments but also on pottery, enamel, gingerbread, cookies, and wrought iron works. The work of costume makers is particularly defining; József Gorácz’s photos provide a glimpse of these at the exhibition.
In the inner rooms of the gallery, visitors can view works showcasing a wide variety of techniques: wicker weaving, felting, machine embroidery, paper weaving, wrought iron objects, pottery, enamel jewelry, accessories made of cord, and unique headdresses make up the diverse selection.
The exhibition welcomes visitors until December 19th!
Congratulations to the Creators! We thank the students of the Jásztánc Foundation and the Viganó Primary Art School for their contribution!
