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THE ART OF LASZLO TAR

Laszlo Tar's extensive lifetime collection showcases his mastery across various mediums, primarily on paper. His body of work includes watercolors, oils, drawings, and woodcuts, with much of his subject matter reflecting human life and existence in New York City, where he spent most of his life.

His landscape paintings, India ink drawings, and woodcuts provide a unique, nostalgic, and deeply expressive perspective on metropolitan life, rich with emotion. Additionally, his vast portfolio of flower paintings is incredibly decorative and vividly colorful. His paintings of Europe and Long Island, New York, are nothing short of breathtaking.

One of the first things you notice about Laszlo Tar’s work, whether in watercolors or oils, is the remarkable freshness of his palette. He skillfully captures moods with his use of color and composition. His India ink and oil pastel drawings, along with his woodcuts, offer a detailed cross-examination of social settings, depicted with a profound sense of personal involvement. Collectively, his watercolors, oils, drawings, and woodcuts reveal his relentless pursuit of perfect expression.

As a lifelong artist, Tar amassed an impressive and diverse collection of works, experimenting with a wide range of techniques and media. This experimentation was not the mark of a dilettante but of a master craftsman with a burning desire to explore the broadest possible range of expression. In all his works, he consistently pursued the same ideals.

Influenced by life in America, Tar’s style retains a distinctly European flavor, resulting in a rich and painterly palette that is uniquely his own. His scenes are always recognizable, yet they leave ample room for viewers to explore and become part of the original inspiring moment. This connection with the viewer deepens with each new study of his work, offering rewards inherent to the art of great masters.

Tar’s work and persona reflect a profound interpretation of his emotions and life spirit, combined with the world he experienced. His personal charm, respect, and love of life are undeniable elements that shine through in his art. There are no gimmicks or artifice in his work—just pure, exquisite fine art.

"My most compelling desire is to make my intentions clear; to express my innermost beliefs and feelings and to expose the subjective part of me. It is a marriage of eye and decision."  -- Laszlo Tar