About
I was born on a sunny mid-autumn day in Romania, during the wine harvest season—a time of change. A year later, communism fell across Europe, ushering in a new era. The first seven years of my life were spent in a tiny village in the countryside, surrounded by a vibrant natural reserve. With little supervision, I often roamed the forest and fields, immersing myself in the wonders of nature and observing village life with endless curiosity.
Later, I moved to the capital for school, where I quickly encountered a society grappling with post-communist transition. It was a divided and often aggressive environment, filled with micro-bubbles of opposition and discrimination. Despite these challenges, or perhaps because of them, I developed a deep appreciation for the duality of the world and my place within it. To navigate and understand this complex reality, I realized I first needed to understand myself.
After high school, where I earned a certificate in applied physics, I enrolled in the Fine Arts faculty at the National University of Arts in Bucharest. During those three transformative years, I delved into painting and drawing, while also studying human anatomy, psychology, philosophy, and art history. These subjects fueled my curiosity about the human condition. In my spare time, I continued to explore physics, chemistry, and biology, integrating these scientific insights into my artistic practice.
After earning my bachelor's degree, I chose to pursue my artistic journey independently. Financial constraints and a desire for raw, real-world experience led me to work as an independent illustrator and later as an Art Director in advertising. These roles deepened my understanding of the internal and external struggles people face and the societal divisions that arise from conflicting ideals and habits.
In the past five years, I returned to the forested reserve, dedicating myself to research, development, and artistic creation. Here, I observe reality, nature, and the self, free from ideological, cultural, and theological dogmas.
I work with a wide range of mediums, primarily oil, but I’m always open to exploring new materials for better visual expression. My gallery artworks explore how the unconscious manifests in our conscious mind and influences our perception of reality. Using a method of "active imagination," I bring forth unconscious content, which I then incorporate into compositions that are purposely deconceptualized. These works depict the self within a setting rich with symbolic elements, colors, and shapes, often employing non-rectilinear perspectives to create rhythmic, geometric harmonies. The resulting images are akin to dream sequences, inviting individual interpretation and introspection.
My art disturbs those who find comfort in being disturbed and comforts those who are disturbed by comfort.
for inquiries you can contact me via e-mail at: mail.of.giorge@gmail.com