LIGHT

Tamás Náray is a Hungarian colorist painter whose work aligns with abstract expressionism. He began his career in the field of international art trade before moving to Paris on a scholarship, where he pursued classical art studies under the auspices of the ACADÉMIE DE L’ART DE PARIS.

Although his dedication to painting spans nearly three decades, it was in 2016 that he made his public debut with the exhibition titled 'Koridor'. Since then, each year has been defined by new, large-scale exhibitions that faithfully demonstrate his compelling artistic evolution, transitioning from early figurative compositions to his current, mature abstract expressionist works.

Until 2020, his artistic development and early exhibitions were guided and curated by Krisztina Jerger, one of the most influential art historians and legendary exhibition designers of the contemporary Hungarian art scene, and a recipient of the prestigious Noémi Ferenczy Prize.

Náray’s art is characterized by densely layered surfaces, a rich use of materials (specifically the oil and gold on canvas technique), and dramatic chiaroscuro effects, where structured geometric and organic forms, alongside vibrant color fields, generate intense internal tension. The backbone of his creative method consists of monumental painting cycles inspired by history, mythology, and spirituality. His major comprehensive collections include Mesopotamia (2019), The Old Testament (2020), Lost Gods (2021), The Era of the Roman Empire (2022), Byzantium (2023), Hispania (2024), Alexander the Great: 'Imperator Ultimus' (2025), and his most recent cycle initiated this year, Light - Genesis - The Old Testament III.

His relocation to Spain brought about his full artistic fulfillment, establishing his creative and exhibition base between Barcelona and Sitges. Marking a milestone in this new international chapter, he opened his own space in 2019, the TamIstArte Fine Art Gallery, which has since become a prominent meeting point for contemporary Spanish and Hungarian art.