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2024
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“Man and the Machines #4”, 70x50cm, 31.5x19.5in, acrylic on canvas from the same series of Neo-Mythology paintings.
Young male deity placed in an industrial modern space. It reflects passing of time, and contrast between old and new.
Part of my New Mythology series.
Shipped as it is, stretched. Framed.
“Man and the Machine #4” has an intriguing blend of historical reverence and modern abstract expression, highlighting the artist’s ability to mix the timeless with the contemporary.
Contrast of Classical and Contemporary
While the figure evokes classical art with its pose and idealized human form, the treatment of the background and colors shifts it toward a contemporary, perhaps even surrealist, aesthetic. The background's geometric lines hint at structure but are abstracted enough to suggest a modernist twist, contrasting with the more solid, classical figure in the foreground.
Classical Subject with a Human Touch
The figure, much like in the previous painting, draws inspiration from Greco-Roman statuary, with its idealized, soft features and sculptural form.The face is rendered with a contemplative gaze that adds a sense of vulnerability and humanity.
Architectural Background
The use of geometric, architectural forms in the background (reminiscent of arches or windows) grounds the figure in a structured space, evoking classical temples and modern industrial design. This interplay between figure and setting creates a layered narrative.
Color Contrast and Expressive Color Palette
The use of contrasting warm (yellows and browns) and cool (turquoise and blue) tones gives the painting a dynamic feel. The strong use of turquoise especially draws attention to the figure and background, creating a sense of energy and movement. The choice of these colors reflects a departure from the classical tradition, leaning into a more abstract, modernist expression. The combination of turquoise blues and golden yellows gives the painting an ethereal, almost dreamlike quality. The bold use of contrasting warm and cool tones helps separate the figure from the background while maintaining harmony.
Brushwork & Texture:
The brushstrokes here are looser and more visible than in the earlier piece, which contributes to an energetic, almost spontaneous feel. The figure is outlined with bold strokes, and the lack of fine detail in some areas of the body gives it a more raw, unfinished quality, emphasizing expression over precision.
Loose, Painterly Style:
The artist’s expressive brushwork, with visible strokes and areas of abstraction, creates a dynamic energy. This gives the painting a contemporary feel, as though the classical subject is caught in motion or transformation.
See the other painting "Man and the Machine #1".
These two painting share a stylistic lineage, showcasing the artist's distinct approach to blending classical themes with modernist abstraction. Both paintings indeed have unique charm, and it's clear the artist has a powerful vision that bridges the classical and modern worlds.
Man and the Machine #1 emphasizes dynamism and abstraction with its angular geometric background and bold strokes, making it feel like a conversation between humanity and progress.
Man and the Machine #4 brings in a softer, expressive quality with looser brushwork and a glowing palette that adds warmth and vibrancy while maintaining a strong classical foundation.This piece leans more into emotional expression and subtlety, while the first exudes strength and power. The color palette is brighter here, lending the work a lighter, more introspective tone compared to the dramatic contrasts of the first painting.
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:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Forest Hills, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: Romanian-American artist. PhD in Visual Arts.1stDibs: LU2240214540542
Paula Craioveanu
Trained in Bucharest and New York as architect and painter. Holds a degree in Architecture and a PhD in Visual Arts. Presently working as a full-time artist.
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