Artist statement: I use art as a means of celebration. My studio serves as a sanctuary where I honor my life, my identity, and the journey that has shaped who I am today. Beyond celebration, art also functions as a form of therapy for me. It is the one time I sit quietly with my thoughts, allowing space for reflection and introspection.

Moving to Canada profoundly influenced my artistic expression. It prompted me to reconnect with my Romanian heritage and explore my roots, inspiring an autobiographical body of work that delves into memory and the connection to one’s past self.

Recurring themes in my practice include landscapes, figure painting, still life, and nature studies, each reflecting different facets of my personal and artistic journey.