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Caption : Statements by the Sitters for the Hungarian Portrait Project
Photographs by V. Tony Hauser
Organized by the National Arts Centre

Gabor Szilasi
Photographer, Teacher

Canada has allowed me to realize my early dreams and aspirations of becoming a photographer.

Coming from an oppressive regime of Hungary in the 1950s, I remember it took me some time to get used to the freedom to express my views on any subject without worrying about persecution. I deeply appreciate the freedom of choice, the democratic institutions and the standard of living I found here.

I have experienced an openness and acceptance on the part of both French and English Canadians. I married a woman from Ontario and most of my photographic work deals with the land and people of Quebec.

I have made an effort through my work to give back and not take for granted all that Canada has offered me.

Signed : in black ink, recto l.r.: [copyright symbol] 2006 V. Tony Hauser, Inscription : in pencil, recto l.l.: GABOR SZILASI / Archival Carbon Inkjet print / [copyright symbol] 2006 V. TONY HAUSER- ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.