Tóth Veronika - Infinito Modern Art Gallery

Veronika Tóth

When did you first feel that you wanted to become an artist? Was there a defining experience?

I have been consciously involved in art since high school. I started with graphic design and spent a lot of time drawing back then. However, life took me in a different direction, and I had to put my artistic aspirations aside for a long time. In 2021, after losing my mother, I picked up a pencil again as a form of therapy and also started experimenting with painting. Later, I took on a part-time job at a decoration company, where we created and painted props and sets for film and television productions. This was when I truly connected with painting. I fell in love with it so much that my desire to create has remained unbroken ever since, and painting has become one of the greatest sources of joy in my life.

Is there a person—whether an artist or from another field—who has had a significant impact on you?

My mother is my one and only eternal role model.

How does creating make you feel? Is there a particular moment in the process that you love the most?

For me, painting represents happiness, fulfillment, and tranquility—it has a healing effect. While creating, I experience a release of positive energy, emotions, and thoughts that I feel compelled to share and express through my work.

What is the strangest or most surprising thing that has ever inspired one of your works?

Most of my inspiration comes from the events of my life. I often process both present and past struggles or traumas by putting them on canvas, which helps me heal. At the same time, positive emotions can also serve as motivation, and they frequently appear in my works as well.

How do you deal with creative block when inspiration doesn’t come?

Painting offers me an infinite sense of freedom, so I never create out of obligation. I feel that painting is an everlasting love in my life, and I do not allow it to bring any negative emotions. If I ever experience creative block, I accept it with patience and understanding, and then simply let it go.

Has there been any feedback from your audience that particularly touched you?

I welcome and appreciate all feedback, whether it is positive or constructive criticism.

If someone encounters your artwork for the first time, what would you like them to feel or think?

Through my work, I hope to pass on at least as much positive energy as I receive from the creative process itself. It brings me joy when my paintings evoke thoughts in people, offer emotional support, or provide an escape from everyday life. If they encourage introspection and self-reflection, I feel I have contributed something valuable to their journey of self-discovery.

Do you believe that art can bring real change to people’s lives? If so, how?

I believe that all forms of art have the power to do so. Art teaches humility, builds, supports, and uplifts.

Have you had any exhibitions or collaborations that were particularly memorable for you?

I look back on all my solo and group exhibitions with pride and gratitude. One of the most defining experiences of my life was attending the International Art Academy's painting and graphic design workshop in Romania in 2024, where I was invited to participate. The artworks created during the academy were showcased in a group exhibition at Kunsthaus7B Gallery, including my own pieces.

What are your future plans? Do you have a big dream you wish to achieve as an artist?

I don’t plan ahead, nor do I dwell on the past. My goal is to fully experience each moment, enjoy time with my son, and immerse myself in painting. I love creating—it is primarily a journey for my own soul, but I would feel truly fulfilled if my works could also have a meaningful impact on others. It is a deeply moving and uplifting feeling when someone welcomes one of my paintings into their home.