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Paula Craioveanu
CENTAUR IN BLUE original art Paula Craioveanu Neo Mythology

2022

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About the Item

"Centaur" Part of Neo Mythology series. Size is 27.5x19.5in / 70x50cm. Shipped rolled in a tube, check 1stDibs free shipping code. Centaur is a mythological figure with the upper body of a human and the lower body and legs of a horse. In my artwork, he is depicted fighting. Like the immortal mythological heroes, my subjects remind us of the human ability to remain beautiful and noble despite de passing of time and damage it brings. The artwork Centaur from the Neo Mythology series is a striking and expressive interpretation of the centaur myth, executed with a raw yet dynamic energy. The artist employs ink and tempera on paper, creating a skeletal, almost translucent rendering of the mythical creature. The centaur is depicted in an active pose, its body twisting as it wields a curved weapon, evoking both movement and tension. The background is a vivid turquoise, serving as a bold contrast to the stark white and black strokes that define the centaur's form. The skeletal anatomy of the figure is emphasized through gestural brushstrokes, which give it an ethereal, almost x-ray-like quality. The use of white highlights and deep black shadows adds a three-dimensional effect, making the centaur appear both ghostly and powerful. The composition is well-balanced, with the arch of the centaur’s weapon mirroring the curvature of its rearing body. The loose, expressive lines suggest spontaneity and a sense of urgency, reinforcing the mythological energy of the piece. The signature on the left side integrates smoothly into the work without disrupting its flow. This piece, part of the Neo Mythology series, reinterprets classical themes through a contemporary lens, merging the mythic with the modern in a visually compelling way. The skeletal depiction may symbolize themes of mortality, power, or the enduring nature of myths across time. The centaur, often representing the duality of man and beast, intellect and instinct, is here rendered with an almost ghostly intensity, making it a hauntingly beautiful and thought-provoking work. Biography: Paula Craioveanu is a Romanian artist, born in 1976. She grew up surrounded by art and inspiration, in a family of artists. Trained in Bucharest and New York as an architect and painter. Holds a degree in Architecture and a PhD in Visual Arts. Presently working as a full-time artist. At the age of 16, Paula Craioveanu moved to New York, where she came in contact with New York’s vibrant art scene, she graduated from high school and then studied at Parsons School of Design. Then she moved back to Romania where she studied for the next 6 years at the Architecture University in Bucharest and graduated with a degree in Architecture in 2000. In 2013 she earned a Ph.D in Visual Arts at the University of Arts in Bucharest with the theme “Geometry of Space in 17th century Dutch painting”. After this, she dedicated her full time to art, and showed her talent to the art world. Paula Craioveanu works in acrylic and oil paints, but also pen and ink or tempera works on paper. She regularly participates in shows and exhibitions in galleries along the East and West Coast of the United States, like bG Gallery Santa Monica, Dacia Gallery and Perseus Gallery in New York. Paula Craioveanu’s work is featured on the two most exclusive online art marketplaces, 1stDibs and Artsy. Over the course of 20 years, Paula Craioveanu has created several painting series: “Abstract”, “Interiors”, “Nude in Interior”, “NeoMythology”. Paula Craioveanu’s work has been placed in private collection around the world, both in Europe and in the United States. Today, Paula Craioveanu has set up studios and works in Bucharest and New York. Find original Paula Craioveanu paintings, works on paper and other art on 1stDibs. Next: Works on display - December 2024, Context Art Miami.
  • Creator:
    Paula Craioveanu (1976, Romanian)
  • Creation Year:
    2022
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Forest Hills, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Romanian-American artist. PhD in Visual Arts.1stDibs: LU2240212571522

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