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Paula Craioveanu
MAN AND THE MACHINES #1 Paula Craioveanu oil on canvas Neo Mythology FRAMED

2024

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"Man and the Machine #1", oil on canvas, 31.5x23.5in / 80x60cm Part of New Mythology series. Shipped as it is, stretched, framed. "Man and the Machine #1" is a striking fusion of classical and modernist elements. It features a strong, sculptural figure reminiscent of Greco-Roman art, rendered in a palette dominated by cool blues and accented with warm golden hues. The angular lines and intersecting shapes give it a dynamic, almost industrial feel, contrasting with the soft, painterly texture of the figure itself. The subject’s face and body, with its chiseled features and idealized form, harken back to ancient statuary. This choice emphasizes timeless human themes like strength, beauty, and perseverance. The fragmented background, with its angular geometry and overlapping planes, draws on early 20th-century movements like Cubism or Futurism. The inclusion of clock-like elements suggests the passage of time or a connection to modernity. The use of loose, gestural strokes adds a sense of movement and emotional intensity. The layering of paint and lines suggests an artist exploring the intersection of order and chaos. The combination of human form with architectural and mechanical motifs hints at themes of humanity's interaction with technology or progress. The circular motif in the background evokes both celestial and mechanical imagery 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:
    2024
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 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: LU2240214207362

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