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AN INTRODUCTION TO FERENC SEBÖK’s ARTWORK

He is a Belgian citizen. The artist who has extensive curriculum has been showing for many years his artworks at different locations all over the world, including at the Museum of the Americas where he has an artwork in the permanent collection, and also at the Freemasons ’ Hall of London in the UK, and at the Masonic Museum of the GLNF in France. His works are comprised of a personal and unique creativity. He is still able to project a restless spirit that is not detained by time or adversity. Dr Sebök is a clear example of tireless artistic work. Each piece deserves the analysis and thoughtfulness of the observer. This book pretends to show the world – thanks to digital media – the works of an artist whose sincerity and devotion to the art and culture has no limits.

Dr. Raúl M. Oyuela, A.FIAP Director – Museum of the Americas November 2020

“7 Liberal Arts” (2016) Acrylic on wood,

45x30 cm. (17 ¾ x 12 in.) Collection: Amphion Lodge

“ Aigle de Pathmos ” (2009) Acrylic on canvas, 95x63 cm. (37 ½ x 25 in.) Collection: Aigle de Pathmos Lodge.

“All is Harmony” (2007) Mixed media on cardboard, 30x21 cm. (12 x 8 ¼ in.)

“Alpha et Omega” Ink on cardboard, 20x15 cm. (8x6 in.)

“Be faithful” Ink on canvas, 15x10 cm. (6x4 in.)

“Ce qui fut, Ce qui est , Ce qui sera”, Acrylic on wood panel, 90x180 cm. (35 ½ x 71 in.) Collection: Sambre & Meuse Lodge.

“ Chaîne Universelle ”, Mixed media on cardboard, 10x15 cm. (4x6 in.)

“Charity” (2020) Acrylic on cardboard, 48x36 cm. (19 x 14 1/8 in.)

“ Compagnon ” Ink and acrylic on cardboard, 18x12 cm. (7 x 4 ¾ in.)

“Creation of the Universe” Ink and acrylic on cardboard, 40x30 cm. (15 ¾ x 12 in.)

“ Degré d’Apprenti GLSH” (2009) Acrylic on panel, 100x70 cm. (39 3/8 x 27 ½ in.) Collection: Symbolic Grande Lodge of Hungary.

“Duo” (2009) Acrylic on cardboard, 40x28 cm. (15 ¾ x 11 in.)

“Emanation” (2017) Acrylic on wood, 50x40 cm. (19 5/8 x 15 ¾ in.) Collection: GLNF Museum, Paris, France

“Enigma” Ink and acrylic on cardboard, 30x24 cm. (12 x 9 ½ in.)

“Faith” (2020) Acrylic on cardboard, 48x36 cm. (19 x 14 1/8 in.)

“Fiat Lux and Darkness” Ink on cardboard, 20x15 cm. (8x6 in.)

“Free People” (2016)

Acrylic and oil on wood panel, 70x50 cm. (27 ½ x 19 5/8 in.) Collection: Les 7 Piliers Lodge.

“GLSH Degre III” (2009) Acrylic on wood panel. 100x70 cm. (39 3/8 x 27 ½ in.)

“Hiram’s Death” (2004) Mixed media and gold leaf on cardboard, 15x10 cm. (6x4 in.)

“Hiram’s Murder” (2004) Mixed media and gold leaf on cardboard, 15x10 cm. (6x4 in.)

“Hope” (2020) Acrylic on cardboard, 48x36 cm. (19 x 14 1/8 in.)

“La Lumière luit dans les Ténèbres ” (Diptych 1) (2016) Acrylic on wood panel, 50x40 cm. (19 5/8 x 15 ¾ in.)

“La lumière luit dans les tenebres ” (Diptych 2) (2016) Acrylic on wood panel, 50x40 cm. (19 5/8 x 15 ¾ in.)

“Le Tertre ” Acrylic on cardboard, 40x30 cm. (15 ¾ x 12 in.)

“Light and Charity” Ink on cardboard, 20x15 cm. (8x6 in.)

“Master of Music” (2004) Ink on cardboard, 20x15 cm. (8x6 in.)

“Master of the Universe” Ink on cardboard, 40x30 cm. (15 ¾ x 12 in.)

“Prudence and Reason” (2019), Ink and acrylic on cardboard, 23,5 x22,5 cm. (9 ¼ x 9 in.)

“Research of the Aim” Ink and acrylic on cardboard. 40x30 cm. (15 ¾ x 12 in.)

“Research of the Uniquity” Acrylic on cardboard, 20x15 cm. (8x6 in.)

“Strength of soul and Courage” (2019), Ink and acrylic on cardboard, 23,5 x22,5 cm. (9 ¼ x 9 in.)

“Temperance and Will” (2019), Ink and acrylic on cardboard, 23,5 x22,5 cm. (9 ¼ x 9 in.)

“The Lost Word” (2009) Acrylic on panel, 70x50 cm. (27 ½ x 19 5/8 in.) Private Collection.

“Tracing Board Hiram’s Death” (2005) Oil on canvas, 120x70 cm. (47 ¼ x 27 ½ in.) Collection: Freemasons Hall, London, U.K.

“Tracing Board II Seven Pillars” (2001) Oil on canvas, 120x90 cm. (47 ¼ x 35 ½ in.) Collection: 7 Piliers Lodge.

“Tracing Board II RGLB” Oil on wood panel, 130x90 cm. (51 1/8 x 35 ½ in.) Collection: RGLB.

“Tracing Board First Degrée ” (2009) Oil on panel, 74x54 cm. (29 1/8 x 21 ¼ in.) Collection: Lumière des Ardennes Lodge.

“Tracing Board RL EperonOr ” Acrylic and oil on wood, 70x50 cm. (27 ½ x 19 5/8 in.)

“Trois la Dirigent ” Acrylic on wood,

70x50 cm. (27 ½ x 19 5/8 in.) Collection: 7 Piliers Lodge.

“ Tubalcain ” Acrylic on cardboard, 30x24 cm. (12 x 9 ½ in.)

“Virtues” (2020)

Ink and acrylic on cardboard, 23,5 x 22,5 cm. (9 ¼ x 9 in.)

Born in Budapest in 1952 he leaves Hungary with his parents when it became under the Soviet Union during the Revolution in 1956.

He has double nationality ( Belgian and Hungarian). Graduated in speech therapy, he earned Masters Degrees in Labor Sciences and in Education, Psycho-Pedagogy (UCL) a post-master degree in Social Sciences (ULG). Mr. Sebök completed musical studies (piano and violin) honored with medal, at the Amelie Dengis Academy of Seraing. He trained in piano with Marcelle Mercenier at the Conservatoire Royal de Liege and harmony and musical script with Berthe Divito-Delvaux. Has earned a Masters Degree in Composition (CCU) and a Doctorate in Sacred Music (MCS). His music is published in France, Belgium and Italy. During the 70’s he studied painting at Beaux-Arts of Liege before continuing his career as a self-taught artist. Later on he obtained a Masters Degree in painting (CCU). At Saint-Seraphim of Sarov School, Liège, he trained in Iconography developing his own baroque style. He has been painting since 1971, having had its first exhibition in 1974 (Tivoli Hotel. Liège, Belgium). Ferenc Sebök has obtained international prizes in composition contests as in The Netherlands at Song Expo and Painting. He has been awarded with the Silver Medal ASL, 2010 in Paris and the “Grand Prix du Symbolisme ” (France) both for painting and the Silver Gilt Medal 2016 of the Academy Arts-Sciences-Letters (Paris) for composition and poetry. His paintings are in private collections, lodges and some museums such as the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia (USA). He has received the Golden Palms of the Order of the Crown in 2018, Kingdom of Belgium. He is a Certified Artist and an Honorary Member of the Museum of the Americas in Doral, Florida, USA. His biography has been included in the Marquis Who’s Who.

Contact: [email protected] or visit https://www.sebok.be/index-en.htm

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