Szabó Erzsébet (Bimbi) - Sculptor In Maize-Leaves Ojdula

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Szabó Erzsébet (Bimbi)

I've learned the work maize-leaves from a popular artist Júlia Bálint. I elaborated a particular technique, thanks to which my figurines acquired meaning gestures and mime, individual. My big compositions represent scenes drawn by the classic works of the Hungarian literature and biblical scenes: Life of Jesus, Via Crucis. Other themes are scenes of the rustic life, the fieldworks.
My creations gained numerous prizes in the country and abroad: Fair of Craftsmen (Artera Foundation, 2000): Prize of the Public; Master of Sculpture in Maize-leaves (2001); Summer Festival (Hungary, 2002): Special Prize; Prize of Christmas (2002), Master Excellent of Sculpture in Maize-les (2003); Prize of the City Council (Sepsiszentgyörgy, 2004).
By using my creations I wrote working exercise books for children, with explanations and instructions, published by the Publishing House Corvina. Furthermore I teach this craft in my village and at folk events.