First Romanian At Heart collective exhibit brings together Romanian-born artists based in Washington DC and New York, three at their debut. The artists created this art work specially for Artomatic. This unique collection weaves together the Romanian spirit and the American experiences of the seven featured artists: Sonia Coman Ernstoff, Padi Dacu (debut), Doina Dascalu (debut), Andreia Gliga, Cristian Ianculescu, Michelle Marin (debut), Alin Tolea.
Romanian-born Sonia Coman Ernstoff has a threefold career as visual artist, poet, and art historian; educated at Harvard and Columbia, Sonia lives and works in New York City.
Pandi Dacu, MD: “Painting gets me in touch with my inner self and my creativity. I get lost in it and find myself, at the same time. I have just started exploring. You should try it, too!”
Doina Dascalu, VA: "A logical, science oriented mind and an artistic heart; photography combines both and fits me perfectly. Love looking at the world and sharing what I see."
Andreia Gliga, VA: “I am an artist and a teacher inspired profoundly by the beauty and meaning of life. Through shapes and colors, I am creating my own response and thankfulness.”
Cristian Ianculescu, MD: “Romania is the matrix that shapes my artistic understanding and expression.” www.ianculescu.com
Michelle Marin, MD: “I feel ART is within me, that I was lucky enough to be born with it, that it captures my mind, it drives my hand, and it fills my heart with immense pleasure. What a joy to be ART's captive!”
Alin Tolea, DC: Washington based photographer and amateur astronomer, Alin travels carry him to deserted and dark sky places where the stars touch the sea, the sand or the mountains. See some of his older photographs at http://fotografica.mobi.