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Ioana Baltan
Anima Damnata, oil painting, figurative, expressionism, dark, green, asylum

2016

About the Item

Inspired by the lives of people with severe mental disorders, "Anima Damnata" is an artistic project developed in Bucharest in 2015 and 2016. With a Latin name meaning "damned soul", the artist creates a series of figurative paintings that have at their core characters inspired by genuine mental institutes and asylums. It aims to highlight powerful emotions that come alive within the soul and mind of a fragile person. The viewer's attention is caught by the deconstructive portraits painted using the contrast of clear-obscure, shades, vibrant brush strokes, pallet knives, and scrapers.
  • Creator:
    Ioana Baltan
  • Creation Year:
    2016
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 32.68 in (83 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1640213571902
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