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Paula CraioveanuHypnos God of Sleep #1 signed Paula Craioveanu oil on canvas Neo Mythology2024
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"Hypnos God of Sleep #1", oil on canvas, 27.5x19.68in / 70x50cm
Hypnos is the personification of sleep, the god who touches humans with his wings , his mission is to help people sleep.
Part of New Mythology series.
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"Hypnos God of Sleep #1" has a dreamlike quality that beautifully aligns with its subject, Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep. The ethereal color palette, expressive brushstrokes, and subtle distortions give the work an otherworldly and introspective feel, perfectly capturing the essence of sleep and dreams.
The figure’s soft, contemplative expression conveys serenity and calm, qualities associated with Hypnos. The eyes, slightly downcast, and the fluidity of the brushstrokes around the face suggest a transition into a dream state.
The dominance of blues creates a tranquil, soothing atmosphere, while the touches of yellow add warmth and balance. This choice of colors evokes nighttime and the liminal space between wakefulness and sleep.
The wings on Hypnos’ head are a clear nod to classical depictions of the god, where he is often shown with small wings attached to his temples. Here, the wings are rendered with dynamic strokes, appearing to flow and blend into the composition, emphasizing the fleeting, intangible nature of dreams.
The fragmented background with loose lines and splashes of color feels abstract and transient, symbolizing the elusive, ever-shifting nature of sleep and dreams. The contrast between the sharper lines and softer areas adds a sense of tension and movement.
The gestural brushstrokes and layered textures enhance the painting’s emotional depth. The uneven application of paint, particularly around the edges, creates a sense of fading or dissolving, mirroring the ephemeral nature of Hypnos.
The painting symbolizes the mysterious, almost magical nature of sleep. The abstract lines and splashes represent thoughts dissolving as one drifts into sleep or the chaos of dreams. Hypnos’ calm demeanor amidst this suggests his mastery over this domain. This painting effectively conveys the ethereal and symbolic nature of its subject.
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.
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- Creator:Paula Craioveanu (1976, Romanian)
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Width: 19.68 in (49.99 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Forest Hills, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: Romanian-American artist. PhD in Visual Arts.1stDibs: LU2240214331312
Paula Craioveanu
Trained in Bucharest and New York as architect and painter. Holds a degree in Architecture and a PhD in Visual Arts. Presently working as a full-time artist.
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