The Eighth Tribe, 1980 (7. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1980-07-01 / 7. szám
July, 1980 THE EIGHTH TRIBE Page 7 Batik Artworks of Veronika Sinko Exhibited at Rutgers Mason Gross School for the Arts New Brunswick, New Jersey — May 19-23, 1980 Hungarian ethnic themes, with their historical and cultural traditions, were depicted in the batiks created by Mrs. Veronika Sinko on various fabrics, ranging from cotton to taffeta, and were on display during the Hungarian artist’s recent month-long visit to the United States. Her works also have been exhibited in New York City and Pittsburgh as well as Europe—in Hungary and West Germany. The motifs on the colorful pieces apparently portray a combination of folk art and nature together with pre-Christian and pagan subjects as well as Christian themes out of Hungary’s past, forming somewhat of a link from ancient to modern times. The “Spring Festival” and “Grape Festival” works were mural-type wall hangings. The former scene containing only women of various ages amongst a field of varied flora blossoming forth under a sunny environment—being symbolic of renewal. The latter fall harvest scene portrayed a record of diverse personal involvements both of work and enjoyment, in the profess from start to finish, surrounding grape-gathering, wine-making, and dance merriment. Other batiks included a red-and-gold reproduction of the robe of Hungary’s first king, St. Stephen, whose wife had embroidered designs on it in 1000 A.D. There were also scenes representing loneliness from mourning, keeping vigil by candlelight, children’s dream magery, and Christ’s crucifixion among other religious mementoes. Her works not only give expressions of sadness, but of celebration or commemoration as well. The prints all have since become privately owned. Aiding viewers to better understanding of Mrs. Sinko’s artistry were the personable explanations given by Mrs. Clara Lovash of New Brunswick) at the time of this writer’s visit. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Grissler and Mrs. Clara Lovash are viewing the Batik Art of Veronika Sinko HUNGARIAN SPACEMAN Still thrilled by the sight of his native land from an orbiting space station, Hungary’s first spaceman, Bertalan Farkas, said he hopes for a full-time assignment to the space program. The 30-year-old Hungarian air force pilot told a news conference he did not want his career to “end with one shot.” Farkas said the most impressive sights during his eight-day orbit, which ended when he and a veteran Soviet cosmonaut returned to earth, were the sunrises and sunsets. “I had read much in books about the phenomenon, but it was even more impressive than had expected,” he said. “I saw Budapest both at day and in the night. It was especially beautiful with all the lights on.” Bertalan Farkas was born on August 2, 1949, Gyulaháza, Szabolcs-Szatmár county. Son of Lajos and Erzsébet Czinkó Farkas, presently living in Kisvárda. Bertalan graduated from Bessenyei György Trade High School, in 1967 entered Killián György Air Force Academy. In 1972 he received his commission as second lieutenant. Later-on as lieutenant he volunteered for the Space Program. Our congratulations to Bertalan Farkas, the first Hungarian Spaceman. We ask only two things from every family of Hungarian background: Subscribe yearly to the Eighth Tribe at Ten dollars per year and send in your donation to the Eighth Tribe Foundation.
