Antal Plank

Antal Plank serves as Stone and Wood Carving Workshop Manager at the Department of Sculpture, Hungarian University of Fine Arts since 2020. A practicing sculptor, he specializes in traditional carving techniques and contemporary metal fabrication with significant public installations across Hungary and international exhibition presence.

His academic background includes:

• Masters in Sculpture from Hungarian University of Fine Arts (2007-2012)

Plank Antal's artistic research bridges organic and geometric forms through wood, stone, and steel media, as demonstrated in solo exhibitions like "Organic Geometry" and "Free Geometry". His work emphasizes urban integration, producing mini-sculptures for public spaces and large-scale steel compositions.

Key recognitions include:

• NKA Creative Grant (2022)
• Vásárhelyi Róna Kft. work reward (2020)
• Csikós-Szilágyi Scholarship (2008-2012)

He has secured creative grants including the NKA award while mentoring students through workshop leadership. International symposia participation spans Russia, Czech Republic, and Finland, reflecting his cross-border artistic collaborations.

Plank Antal directs the Stone and Wood Carving Workshop and actively contributes to artist colonies like Kecskemét Steel Sculpture Symposium and Nagyatád Wood Sculptor's Camp, advancing sculptural techniques through hands-on practice.