“I realized I was hungry to make art and feed my imagination through painting tutorials, discovering artists and their work, teaching myself the harmony of color, and experimenting with new media.” Mihaela Marin, artist

“Our national DNA is our endless columns, the patterns sawn on our national port, and the floral embellishments on pots, doors, walls, fences, and almost everywhere else. They symbolize persistence and beauty stretched into eternity. “ Andreia Gliga, artist

“Each photograph is a window into the lives of the elders who call this village home, capturing moments of quiet reflection, enduring resilience, and the profound beauty of the twilight years.” Pandi Dacu, photographer

I had the incredible opportunity to attend the world premiere of Benjamin Ree’s documentary “Ibelin” at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, earlier this month.