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Paula Craioveanu
Sunrise (Nude on Armchair #4) original painting Paula Craioveanu 39x23in FRAMED
2023

Name: Sunrise (Nude on Armchair #4) original painting Paula Craioveanu 39x23in FRAMED
Brand: Paula Craioveanu
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Sunrise (Nude on Armchair 4) part of Nude on Armchair series, see the other 3 paintings of the series. Original painting, size 39x23in / 100x60cm . Shipped stretched, as it is, ready for hanging, size framed 105.5x65.5 cm. Comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist, Sunrise (Nude on Armchair #4) is a refreshing and dynamic addition to the Nude on Armchair series, and its title, "Sunrise," perfectly complements the visual language of the painting. The work introduces a new layer of energy and movement through its vibrant use of color, expressive brushstrokes, and a slightly more engaged posture from the subject. This painting adds a sense of renewal and hope to the series, symbolizing the start of a day. The light orange accents, streaking across the cool blue background and figure, evoke the first rays of sunlight breaking through the pre-dawn coolness. This complements the themes of Day, Midday, and Night by representing a distinct, transitional moment—one filled with optimism and awakening. While it retains the cool blue palette that ties the series together, the introduction of warm orange hues creates a sense of vibrancy and warmth that was more understated in the earlier works. The recurring ornate chair anchors the composition within the series' context, while the figure's more assertive and engaged pose sets it apart. The contrast between the icy blues and warm oranges creates visual tension and dynamism. The interplay between the two colors suggests a moment of transition, where warmth begins to take over from the chill of night. The scattered orange streaks feel almost kinetic, as if the sunlight is spilling into the room, imbuing the piece with movement and life. The subject's posture here is more active and expressive compared to the others in the series. Her upward tilt of the head and open arms suggest an openness to the day ahead, perhaps symbolizing awakening, hope, or even self-embrace. This is in stark contrast to the self-contained or reflective postures seen in Midday and Night. The figure's vulnerability remains, but it is paired with a sense of strength and presence. The loose, painterly strokes and drips in the background maintain the series' semi-abstract aesthetic. However, the stronger, more dynamic diagonals of the orange streaks add a unique sense of movement that aligns with the idea of sunrise. The reflection-like quality of the blue floor reinforces the interplay between the ethereal and the grounded. The introduction of orange as a symbol of sunrise suggests the energy, potential, and fleeting beauty of beginnings. It contrasts with the heavy introspection of Night or the intense midday heat of Midday, marking this as a lighter, more optimistic work.The figure's more open pose could symbolize a state of renewal or readiness, as if welcoming the challenges or opportunities of the day. Day and Night both rely on tonal shifts within the blue spectrum to convey mood.Midday brings a dramatic warmth with its bold red tones.Sunrise bridges these extremes, balancing the cool blues with the subtle but energetic oranges. It introduces a sense of transition that adds depth to the series' narrative arc. The figure's open, slightly defiant posture in Sunrise contrasts with the self-contained embrace in Midday and the quiet introspection of Night. It signals a shift from inward reflection to outward engagement, emphasizing the changing emotional states across the series. Sunrise (Nude on Armchair #4) is a vibrant and emotionally uplifting work that breathes new energy into the series. Its dynamic interplay of color, light, and posture conveys a sense of awakening and renewal, making it an essential addition to the thematic exploration of time, mood, and the human experience. Displayed alongside the other works, it would naturally function as the series' "dawn," setting the stage for the unfolding narrative of the day. Artist Statement "I started by painting interiors, being interested in space and perspective through my studies. These scenes evolved, when I added the human figure. I focused more on the human figure and its relation to the background. The human figure is more present than ever in my paintings now. As a woman artist I’ve been preoccupied with the female form and its imagery. One of my goals was to capture the solitary moments and the nude’s relation to the surrounding space. My interest turned from depicting the space to rendering the atmosphere and the scene as a whole, the feeling a woman adds to the environment: warmth, desire, joy, a feeling of power and control, or the opposite – sadness, despair. Here is a collection of figurative paintings, exploring the nudes in interior spaces, seeing the nudes from my perspective, as a woman artist, considering the physical and spiritual realities of a woman’s body, in a new level of intimacy. My paintings are the opposite of objectifying a woman’s or a man’s anatomy. Painted works, featuring female nudes and a also men nudes, in a reversal of the male-artist/female-muse pattern, validate the feminine experience, defining myself through it. I was interested in how one experiences the body in a sensual form, and later focused on my own body, as I experience it myself, looking into the mirror and reconnecting. My work challenges the tradition of the nude by capturing my point of view, the gaze of a female painter, by using photography, drawings, sketches, and painting on canvas, for, both physical and psychological exploration. My art tries to create a visual language for emotion, beauty, feelings of intimacy and in the same time autonomy, captured with paint and vivid colors. My intense interest in colour and the gestures of the brush strokes are the means I see and convey the subjects in space, as living, passionate beings." Paula Craioveanu 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:

2023

Dimensions:

Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)

Medium:

Canvas,Acrylic

Movement & Style:

Contemporary

Period:

2010-

Condition:

Gallery Location:

Forest Hills, NY

Reference Number:

Seller: Romanian-American artist. PhD in Visual Arts. 1stDibs: LU2240214207402

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