Istvan Balás - Bricks

Balás István (1945– ): Bricks. Artistic photo print, signed, 23×30 cm.

Balás István (born 1945) is a Hungarian photographer whose work focuses on carefully composed, small‑format photo prints that explore urban motifs, objects and scenes with a surreal or symbolic edge. His images—often presented as “művészi fotóprint” (artistic photo prints) in auctions and catalogues—frequently revolve around everyday elements such as bricks, shop windows, figures and architectural details, turning them into visually striking and sometimes enigmatic narratives.

Series and individual prints with titles like “Bricks,” “Bats,” “Plastic,” “Agent,” “Pair” and “Showcase, modern district” suggest a sustained interest in contemporary urban environments and in the metaphorical potential of mundane forms. His signed artistic photo prints, typically in formats around 23×30 cm, appear regularly in Hungarian and international online auctions, where they are collected as part of recent Hungarian art photography. Beyond the auction record, Balás maintains a presence on social media platforms as a photographer, presenting “surreal visions and urban stories,” which aligns with the tone and subject matter of his printed works.