Artist Statement
Art gives me the chance to look at the world through a different lens. It teaches me patience and encourages reflection by helping me slow down, notice my surroundings and discover moments of beauty and joy that make life better.
Watercolours are an unpredictable medium and can be challenging to control. Using watercolours requires flexibility in approach, careful planning and quick execution. The ink drawing acts as counterbalance, having more structure, bringing details in focus and allowing for better control of the creative process. The combination of ink and watercolour seems to strike the right balance for me between rigid and creative and helps the two sides of my brain work together.
My favourite subjects are landscapes and cityscapes with inspiration drawn from West Coast scenery, the magnificent natural beauty of our province and from the architecture of the cities I visited. Many times, I use my own photos as reference, which allows me to remember places I like, bringing back memories and giving me the opportunity to relive happy moments. All I can hope for is that my artwork gives some happiness to the viewer as well.
Biography
Born in Cluj-Napoca, Romania and longtime resident of New Westminster, I am a mechanical designer and drawing is an activity I’ve enjoyed for many years. A few years ago, I took some watercolour classes at Anvil Centre and Shadbolt Centre, and as I learned more, I realized I found a hobby to last for a lifetime.
Currently a member of New West Artists group, I had the chance to be part of a few exhibitions in the last two years, including:
2023 Group Exhibition Richmond Art Gallery ‘eARThly wonders’
2023 Group Exhibition New West Artists (NWA) ‘I love New West’
2022 Group Exhibition The Gallery at Queen’s Park ‘Winter Solstice’
2022 Solo Exhibition New Westminster Public Library
Instagram: @_stm_art
Artwork Sales
Artwork cannot be reserved; sales are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sales are open in-person and by phone during operating hours. Sales end at 9:00pm on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
How to Purchase by Phone
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- Make note of the artist name, artwork number, title and sale price.
- Call our Registration Desk at 604-664-1636 ext. 0 to complete your purchase. Please have your credit card ready.
- A copy of your receipt will be emailed to you. Please bring it with you to pick up your artwork. Sold artwork can be picked up during operating hours until 9:00pm on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
