A Retrospective Journey Through Seven Decades of Artistic Discovery
"Ilona Keserü: Flow" is a reflective cinematic journey that traces the creative evolution of one of Hungary’s foremost abstract artists. The film offers an intimate look at Keserü’s decades-long career, blending archival footage, evocative imagery, and poetic narration to reveal how her work has continually reinvented itself over time.
At its core, the film highlights the artist’s unique approach to abstraction—a dynamic interplay of vibrant colors, fluid forms, and organic textures. A recurring motif in her oeuvre is the heart-shaped tombstone, first encountered in 1967, which symbolizes both a personal and cultural connection, and serves as a visual metaphor for memory, loss, and renewal.
"Flow" not only showcases Keserü’s signature use of undulating lines and layered compositions but also contextualizes her work within the broader landscape of post-war European art. By delving into the inspirations drawn from Hungarian folk traditions and modernist sensibilities, the film invites viewers to experience the tactile, almost haptic quality of her art—a celebration of the spontaneous, transformative nature of creative expression.
Ultimately, "Ilona Keserü: Flow" is a meditative exploration of art in motion, capturing the fluid essence of an artist who has continuously pushed the boundaries of abstract visual language.
Cinematographer: Matthias Kappeler
Editor: Thilo Gundelach
Client: Muzeum Susch
