Zita Ra I was born in Hungary, 1967. I studied pedagogy and became a Waldorf teacher. Two decades ago, my family moved to the Britain and I began to work for various Rudolf Steiner establishments teaching children and working with people with special needs. In 2007, I received professional sculptor diploma after completing the nearly five years training at Geisler-Moroder Woodcarving and Sculpture School in Austria. In 2011, I completed MA degree in Fine Art at the University of Brighton. At present, alongside working on my own sculptures, I teach sculpture to adolescents with emotional behaviour difficulties at Philpots Manor School. I also offer private/group courses in wood sculpture. I live in Forest Row, East Sussex. I was always fascinated by the beauty of wood though it took a long time to commit myself to this medium. I enjoy experimenting with various styles and techniques and constantly search for a visual language to express spiritual experiences. My current projects includes experimenting with organic figural pieces (gallery 8) and creating portals as transitional spaces with the intention of raising awareness to the importance of conscious threshold experiences (gallery 7). Zita Ra Past Exhibitions RECENT SOLO EXHIBITION: 2010 “Reconnect”, Tunnel Road Caves, Reigate SOLO EXHIBITIONS: 2003 "Sculptures of Zita Ra", Holywood Library, Northern Ireland 2003 Moonstone Gallery, Holywood, N I 2005 “Fearless Fear”, Holywood Library, N I 2005 “Lightgrowth”, Newtownards, N I 2005 “Myth-o’-Wood”, Chequer Mead Arts Centre, Sussex 2008 “Sculpted Torat”, Forest Row, Sussex 2009 "Zita Ra" Permanent studio exhibition and SEOS GROUP EXHIBITIONS: 2003 RDS National Crafts Competition, Dublin, Ireland 2003 Elaine Somers Gallery, Belfast, N I 2004 “...Irish Art”, The Davison Gallery, Holywood, N I 2005 “Beyond Words”, Holywood Library, N I 2006 “Inspirational Arts Festival”, London 2007 “Art and Sculpture Exhibition”, Michael Hall, Sussex 2008 “Lingfield Art”, Sussex 2008 “Forest Row Festival”, Sussex 2010 MA Fine Art Show, University of Brighton 2011 MA Fine Art (Final) Show, University of Brighton To view Zita Ra's work, please visit the online gallery.