2015 Joint Mathematics Meetings
Erika Balogh
Artists
Erika Balogh
Artist - Instructor of Art
University of Texas Pan-American
Edinburg, Texas USA
Statement
THE POWER OF COLORS AND SYMBOLISM My bi-cultural background has greatly shaped my identity and influenced my artwork as well. When I moved to the United States, I left behind a traditional part of my life associated with my Hungarian heritage, my childhood memories, and my family. I entered into an utterly different culture; a more modern and eclectic society that completely changed my life. However, aspects of my Hungarian traditions continue to form my artwork and my self-presentation. Through my artworks, I explore the power of colors and symbolism. The five-pointed star, the pentagram, is a well-recognized symbol all around the world. It has been used by many companies as a trademark or as a symbol on numerous national flags.
Artworks
![Image for entry '"Nature vs Nurture"'](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsubmit.bridgesmathart.org%2Frails%2Factive_storage%2Fblobs%2Fproxy%2FeyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NjI2MSwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ%3D%3D--0a57116ee6c1e89f57d5f71886bdda6fd3d9cf35%2Ferikabaloghnaturevsnurture_300.jpg&w=1536&q=75)
"Nature vs Nurture"
16 inches x 20 inches
digital art
2014
![Image for entry '"Unity"'](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsubmit.bridgesmathart.org%2Frails%2Factive_storage%2Fblobs%2Fproxy%2FeyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NjI2MiwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ%3D%3D--d2fb80944ca9357a33f23e42983d5d321c818482%2Ferikabaloghunity_300.jpg&w=1536&q=75)
"Unity"
16 inches x 20 inches
digital art
2014