Location: Hungary
Dana Puhosh's work balances on the boundary between visible and invisible worlds. Their paintings fuse modern and ancient myths, often depicting cosmic cycles and personal narratives. With vivid colors, collage elements, and symbolic motifs—such as frogs, dragons, and cosmic lines—they bridge the “plastic world” and archetypal shaman narratives. Their art invites viewers to explore layers beneath the surface, guiding them as a modern shaman. This unique perspective makes Dana Puhosh an exciting figure in the contemporary scene.
Dana Puhos is a modern shaman of the canvas, blending mystical elements with contemporary abstraction. His acrylic paintings reflect a unique vision that invites viewers into a world where the mystical meets the modern. Working from his gallery and retreat at Fonfa Liget, he creates in an environment rich with both his own works and those of other notable artists. His art subtly captivates curators, collectors, and galleries, drawing them into a vibrant and intriguing narrative. While he sees himself as a kind of modern-day mystic, his talent speaks for itself, quietly leaving a lasting impression on all who encounter his work.
A shaman-artist seeks transformation, bridging seen and unseen realms. Below, evolution struggles; above, subtle involution. The artist stands at the threshold, embodying the quest for change.
"Aboriginal" (2020) channels primal cave art in a modern context. In earthy tones, it reflects the timeless role of the artist—an eternal storyteller, connecting past and present through symbolic marks.
"Birth of Light" (2006) envisions the spark of consciousness. In a deep, expanded state, the painting captures a primordial beginning, like a glimpse into the universe’s birth.
"Light of the World" (2003) envisions a Mayan priest bridging earth and sky. Inspired by ritual, the painting channels a shaman’s luminous state, connecting humans and gods. A vision of cosmic mediation.
“War in the Peace” presents a bittersweet view: a world both crumbling and beautiful. The figure gazes with distant irony, finding a strange comfort in the decay, savoring beauty in destruction.
“‘Saint George and the Dragon’ (2023) portrays the artist as a modern-day savior, battling ego to redeem the world. It’s a reflection on the artist’s journey, balancing spiritual transcendence and earthly reality.”
Close into God’ (2021) depicts a dancing shaman bridging past and future, uniting lower and upper worlds. Through movement, the shaman channels cosmic harmony and transcendence.
Flow’ captures the struggle between internal and external worlds. Painted during a creative crisis, it reflects a stagnant state, where thoughts inflate reality, yet fail to break free.
Maltig Word’ (2024) depicts the artist observing a fading world, finding beauty in its decline. The painter reflects on civilization’s end, blending art and existential contemplation.
A dynamic, apocalyptic tableau where fiery, eruptive forms clash with luminous, sky-bound figures. Dense red-black structures below evoke collapse and chaos, while the upper zone opens into sharp, electric motion. A visceral composition marked by raw texture, archetypal tension, and Dana Puhosh’s characteristic energetic flow.
This is an early piece, created approximately 35 years ago. anthropomorphic, mythic figure emerges from nature, blending multiple faces: a bull’s head, serpents, and a guardian of the gate from ancient mythologies. The fiery halo evokes transformative power. The piece symbolically fuses natural and cosmic forces—each motif amplifying primal strength—while raw texture and layered symbols evoke both myth and metamorphosis.
This 2004 painting juxtaposes a colossal, pale head emerging from a decaying world. It straddles a return from shadow to light, yet also portrays a consumer who, aware of impending ruin, balances truth like a marble on the tongue but never speaks it. The piece is both existential and symbolic, reflecting silent complicity in a collapsing reality.
This piece captures the genesis of light in a cosmic transformation. Explosive colors evoke universal birth, where luminous forces emerge from darkness. It’s a visual meditation on creation, energy, and the origins of the universe.
A dominant green-yellow form appears like a otherworldly craft or entity, casting a beam that lifts or highlights a central figure. Below, rows of smaller figures evoke a ritualistic procession. A vivid red orb contrasts sharply, suggesting a planet or sun. The entire composition feels like an encounter or a moment of higher connection. The vivid colors and symbols suggest spirituality or a societal ritual, elevating the scene toward transcendence.
A chaotic, graffiti-like composition where masked or hidden eyes observe below. Words like “BUSSY PEOPLE,” UGLY BAD ART,” and the signature disrupt the scene, creating tension between satire and social commentary. The layered colors and rough textures suggest urban, rebellious energy. It questions identity, visibility, the absurdity of judgment—all with a visionary, shamanic undertone.
“Release”
“Aboriginal”
“Birth of light”
“The Mayan Mask”
“War on peace”
“St George and the dragon”
“Close into God”
“Flow”
“Malting world”
“Ecce Homo”
“Wise”
“The unuttarable”
“Birth of light”
“Cocktail”
“Ugly bad art”
