I explore resistance and resilience in my artwork in different ways. One is cultural, physical resistance and perseverance by women in wars as they carry the burden of armed conflicts. The strength of women under duress is immeasurable and underreported.

The other way of resilience is through nature and renewal, specifically the use of fungi, mushrooms and mycelium to heal, renew our natural environment and ourselves. We are part of nature and we must implement living with it in more harmony:.

IIldikó Kalapács is the two-time recipient of the Puffin Grant from the Puffin Foundation, Inc. and the former executive director and artist of The Bearing Public Sculpture Project. The Bearing Public Sculpture Project follows the philosophy of The Puffin Foundation: "...Continuing the dialogue between art and the lives of ordinary people."

Below are a few examples of Ildikó’s work. More of Ildikó’s work can be found on her website https://ildiart.com. Also, please visit her Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/ildikokalapacs/) or Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/kalapacsildiko) for her latest news.

Please contact D2 gallery for any additional inquiries, and to arrange to see Ildikó’s work in person.