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I’ve always seen painting as a way to unravel what's beneath the surface—both in the world and within ourselves.

My journey began in Cluj, in the heart of classic, rigorous study, but it took on a new life during my time in Saarbrücken. There, I was drawn into a world of experimentation, where art could be a response to the present while echoing the past. As a co-founder and artistic leader of Vault One Gallery, I believe art isn’t just about what’s on the canvas; it’s about building connections and creating

05/02/2026

19/04/2025

Golgotha

Oil on canvas
100x120cm

23/02/2025

Protecting the Light

Oil on canvas, 60x60 cm, framed in oak.

This artwork is part of a private collection

Part of the series Monuments for the Future, this painting reimagines Prometheus from Greek mythology. In a moment of profound symbolism, Prometheus shields a flickering light—the sole source of illumination—from an attacking eagle. The composition evokes themes of resilience, sacrifice, and the preservation of knowledge amidst adversity.

19/02/2025

Találkozás a kávézóban
Întâlnire la cafenea
Meeting at the café

Painted in 2020

16x23cm, oil on panel

04/02/2025

“A moment of stillness” inspired by a scene from Urszula Antoniak’s ‘Nude Area.’ Painted on a 25×12 cm fire-brick to echo the film’s format, capturing an intimate, inward gaze and the tactile rawness of the medium.