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Captivating and thought-provoking, his works radiate something distinctive to the observer. Numbering close to 600, his attractive, battalion-strong collection clearly has an elevating effect. These gems are the embodiment of his "pure source": The Transylvanian mountains, the quick, crystal-clear babbling brooks, the manual dexterity of the Székelys - a common legacy to hundreds of thousands - all have a vital part in inspiring and setting him on the joyful course of creation, which he has raised to the pedestal of true art. His heart and soul enriched in the process, the urge to act and to forge ahead towards the highest of peaks, adorned his sculptural shapes with new ideas and ideals. His self-expression is a type of satire which ranges from the quiet irony to the strongest sarcasm; at the same time it bears all the hallmarks of caricature and sculpture - first and foremost sculpture - the plastic manifestation of ideas, whose quality is reflected in his plateau of art. His hands are led by awe-inspiring, diabolical skill, increasingly powered by the acquired and applied intellect of the physician and the man. Arguably, medicine played a crucial role in the careers of Ferenc Medgyessy and László Németh and also in that of László Csíky. Throughout his career, László Csíky has both united and carefully balanced his healing and artistic activities. His tenacity has been driven partly by the fusion of this duality and partly by sport, since in addition to being a researcher and doctor, he has become not only a sculptor, but also a nationwide recognized hammer thrower. His inner progress, reminiscent of the poet Ady's "From the Brooklet to the Ocean", extends from his early surviving statuette "Székely with Pipe" to the interpretation of Lincoln, Kossuth and Széchenyi; from the good pieces to those of lasting value. In his case virtuosity is coupled with the expanding intellect, finalizing his core values. The name of the genre is László Csíky. Is it caricature? Quite often it is. Sculpture, perhaps? In most cases - definitely. As far as quality is concerned, it always is. His Pavarotti is right on the mark. His István Széchenyi, likewise. The sculptural interpretation of Ferenc Rákóczi II, undoubtedly. His works fall into two categories of equal proportions. One of them includes excellent caricatures, such as the artistic re-creation of Clinton and Yeltsin, the other is represented by monumental sculptures. The latter series peaks in his rendering of Albert Szent-Györgyi and Ferenc Deák. In Széchenyi he projects the inner conflict, whereas in Ferenc Rákóczi II the covert tension of the soul to bring prosperity to the Hungarians is well-hidden. In Csontváry fanaticism, in Bartók the painful struggle deep down, in the wrinkles and deep furrows of Károly Kós the unrelenting battle for justice are all clearly discernible. His art culminates in his vision of the 19th-century politician, Ferenc Deák, who has always been believed to have been the quintessence of wisdom and sobriety. László Csíky, however, reveals Deák's hidden treasures: his dignity and lion-hearted determination under the veil of gentility. We are faced with the man who - different in his methods though - fought his battles on a par with Kossuth. In his Hall of Fame László Csíky displays the key figures of our age, offering an insight into their individual character: Pope John Paul II, de Gaulle, Churchill, Belmondo, along with other various historical figures, such as the opera singer György Tréfás, the hidden talent from Debrecen, or the martyr Wallenberg, who, for all his good deeds, was rewarded with death. The staggering, vodka-soaked Yeltsin is emblazoned on the minds of millions, and László Csíky does not fail to capture the essence of this phenomenon. His excellent caricature encapsulates both gestures and proportions creating a believable portrait. The compact rendering of Chirac is even more successful. The mentality of a whole nation is reflected in him: not just a face or bearing but the eternal "Gaulish Cock" - France itself. László Csíky is imaginative as well as talented in all areas where form matters. His grandiose precision dominates the monumental sculpture of Albert Szent-Györgyi. Through the green pepper motif the scientist who was awarded the Nobel Prize for isolating vitamin C, gains immortality. The development of Csíky's technical skills runs parallel with the broadening of his intellectual horizon. Swiftness is his middle name, making him the Paganini of 20th century sculpturing. He is an artist of the face and character, his greatest asset being his uniqe individuality. Caricature sculpture is not uncommon anywhere in the world, but László Csíky is unique in that his works represent full profiles, attesting to the artist's keen eye to essence. What places him among the greatest sculptor is not a similarity of style, but rather the relation of spirit. Daumier is merited for elevating caricature painting to art status. László Csíky has achieved the same in sculpture - to the highest possible degree. Miklós Losonci
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