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Art collectors, take note: "Gathering Darkness," an important piece from Imre Badonski’s acclaimed Red Rain series, is officially back on the market. Originally commissioned in 2018 as part of a triptych exploring the elemental and spiritual weight of the Book of Genesis, this work is a masterclass in mood and movement. Current Availability: Listed on Saatchi Art

Reclaiming a lost vision: The Napút (Sunway) My artistic journey has always been a dialogue between my Hungarian roots and the vast, transformative landscapes of my adopted home in Australia. In my previous series, Hungarian Outlaws, Betyárs, I explored the multiplicity of vision and awareness by painting over historical fragments—reclaiming the stories of those who lived on the fringes of society. With The Lost Sunway, I turn my attention toward the 'lost third' of Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka’s oeuvre. Csontváry sought a physical and spiritual essence of light, which he called the Napút (Sunway). Today, dozens of these visions exist only as facsimiles or empty descriptions in museum archives. This series...

Who is Imre Badonski?Imre Badonski is a Hungarian-born contemporary artist based in Sydney, Australia. He creates abstract paintings, sculptures, and large installations that reflect his life journey and the landscapes around him. What’s his background?Badonski was born in Budapest and fled communist Hungary in 1979. After spending time in Paris, he eventually settled in Australia in 1986. He earned a Master of Arts with distinction from the University of New South Wales in 1992. What influences his art?His work is shaped by: His Hungarian heritage and the “Goulash Communism” era Surrealist ideas from his time in Paris The Australian landscape,...

"My artistic journey began in Hungary, surrounded by a vibrant cultural heritage and dramatic stories that shaped my early vision. Australia’s wild bush and unique textures transformed my perspective, inviting new forms, colours, and emotions into my work. Each painting reflects both external landscapes and the inner worlds of memory and myth that connect my Hungarian roots to my Australian life. I create not only to share my story, but to invite viewers to discover something deep within themselves-a sense of wonder and appreciation for beauty found in resilience and change."

Painting was always about gesture and emotion for me, but my creative journey has taken a new turn. From expressive brushwork, I’ve recently shifted my focus to working with steel. I began to feel limited by the flatness of the canvas — I wanted to work with something that pushed back, something more physical. That "something" turned out to be steel. Inspired by the rugged, elemental landscapes surrounding my home and studio, I began experimenting with scrap metal. My first steel works emerged almost like paintings in three dimensions: fluid, folded, and full of tension — embracing weight, balance, and...