For the first time in 2005, the Imre Égerházi Artists’ Scholarship was awarded to the student with the best artistic performance in the previous academic year at the Dóczy High School in Debrecen. This year, for the 20th time, the school organised an award ceremony at the Dóczy Gallery, where I presented the certificate of recognition to Adél Roberta Bokor on the first day of October.
The ceremony, part of the traditional Matula Days programme in memory of Magda Szabó, a former student of the patina alma mater who later became a famous writer, was welcomed by Katalin Czapp. Before presenting the diploma, Mónika Néma, a drawing teacher, said a few words about her pupil, who graduated this year and whose exhibition entitled Útközben (On the Road) was opened in connection with the event. Describing the award-winner’s works, she said that her works are characterised by thoughtfulness, subtlety and meticulous elaboration. Her choice of subjects is varied. His works reflect the Christian approach, a youthful, innovative drive and a versatile interest.
“I loved to draw since I was in kindergarten, but I really started painting only during the Covid epidemic of 2020/21… I used to paint mainly landscapes, but now I find the challenge in portraits, people portraits and more complex compositions. I like to add more thought to a painting, but sometimes I experiment with colours, shapes and different styles just for recreation.” After receiving her diploma, Adél Roberta Bokor used these words, among others, to dedicate her exhibition, which showed her works created for her final exams. The political science student at the University of Debrecen said after the ceremony that although she is pursuing studies in line with her interests, she is not giving up painting.
Péter Égerházi
