Jozsef Burge was born
in Pecs, Hungary in 1951. While the repressive
Stalinist environment of the 1950's was not conducive to the
development of artistic talent Jozsef fought the system and expressed
his artistic nature at a very early age. At every opportunity
Jozsef found outlets for his artistic energy while conforming to the
rigid career plan dictated by the central planning of the communistic
system in place after the unsuccessful Hungarian rebellion of 1956.
Jozsef exercised
his artistic urges in many venues in an attempt to find the most
fulfilling avenue of expression. At an early age he found
painting in oil and acrylic the most satisfying and has continued to use this media
as his avenue of expression. He has experimented with a variety
of different styles and continues to enjoy venting his artistic talents
into this variety of artistic styles.
In 1982 Jozsef,
married with two children, emigrated with his family to Canada and
eventually settled in the Vancouver, BC area where he continues to
reside. While not a full-time artist Jozsef continues to create
paintings as time allows. In the past Jozsef sold over 100
paintings through a local gallery in a number of his favorite
styles. In recent years he has had a patron who commissions a
number of works which keeps Jozsef busy.
Artist
Statement
Expression of my
artistic talent is one of my greatest joys in life and I hope my works
bring a sense of appreciation and enjoyment to the world which I hope
is a payment against the enjoyment I take from the world.