This hauntingly serene artwork features a predominance of muted gray and white tones, evoking a sense of ethereal mystery. The central focal point is a ghostly, draped figure rising from the dark background, its billowing form suggesting an otherworldly presence. Surrounding the central figure are organic, amorphous shapes that resemble natural formations, adding to the sense of a dreamlike, ambiguous landscape. The artist's masterful use of chiaroscuro, with the dramatic contrast between light and shadow, heightens the sense of intrigue and melancholy. The overall style and technique suggest a contemplation of the ephemeral nature of existence and the enigmatic boundaries between the physical and the spiritual realms. ...
Simona Runcan's works of graphic art, objects, paintings and installations explore in a processual, serial and cyclic manner various themes and working means, from the ‘60s-‘80s experimental, conceptualist graphics to the more tradition-oriented painterly approach embraced by her after 1990. Although she has exhibited in national and international solo and group shows, her practice remained overall little known or acknowledged, especially abroad. After she passed away somewhat prematurely in 2007, her works haven’t been exhibited until 2016. ...
Ivan Gallery, established in 2007, emerged as a private initiative within Romania’s then-nascent contemporary art landscape. From the outset, the gallery has championed both established and emerging voices from Romania and Eastern Europe. Its early program featured renowned figures such as Geta Brătescu, Paul Neagu, Lia Perjovschi, and more recently, Ion Grigorescu, while also introducing a new generation of artists, including collaborative pairs Silvia Amancei & Bogdan Armanu, Anca Benera & Arnold Estefan, as well as solo practitioners like Cristina David, Ștefan Sava, and Iulia Toma. A central objective has been to expand the reach of these practices to a broader international audience. ...
