Sorin ILFOVEANU
Adrian ILFOVEANU
SHOW
Decembrie 2022
Dana Budeanu Concept Store,
18 Dumbrava Rosie str, Bucharest
Ars Mater is honored to present Sorin Ilfoveanu & Adrian Ilfoveanu SHOW
Sorin Ilfoveanu stands as one of the most celebrated contemporary Romanian artists, a figure whose body of work and illustrious career remain unparalleled.
With his paintings and drawings already gracing nearly all major collections in Romania, Sorin Ilfoveanu continues to captivate art enthusiasts and collectors alike.
His unique, profoundly personal style—a hallmark of his creative journey—has left an indelible mark on the art world, making his works timeless and ever sought-after.
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“Levant”
List of artworks
The works featured in this exhibition are part of the Levant collection, an evolving series that Sorin Ilfoveanu has enriched over the years with new compositions inspired by the enthralling stories of history.
Ilfoveanu’s Levant evokes an atmosphere that effortlessly transports us into the rich symbolism and timeless legends of the cradle of civilisations.
In this series of large-scale works, the striking contrast between the intricate simplicity of Ilfoveanu’s graphic brushstrokes and the atmospheric depth of the background brings to life an array of fantastical and deeply emotive characters.
These figures inhabit a world that reveals itself anew with every gaze—whether in the gallery or in the intimacy of your home.
Adrian Ilfoveanu is a devoted sculptor, immersing himself in the art of woodcarving, stone chiseling, bronze casting, and resin manipulation. From this playful exploration across various materials, he brings forth a pantheon of fantastical creatures – birds, angels, aged representations of Adam and Eve – all of which converge in a nearly nirvanic harmony within his creations. His boundless imagination and remarkable ability to materialise ideas breathe life into these characters, seamlessly integrating them into the immediate reality of those of us who cherish art and revel in the realm of dreams.
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By divine artistry, the birds of Adrian Ilfoveanu transcend the confines of his studio, gracing both enclosed and open spaces where they find refuge. Inspired by the ingenious inventions of Henri Coandă – whose sculptural studies ignited the artist’s imagination – alongside a recontextualisation of Brâncuși’s avian forms, Ilfoveanu has conjured a vast realm of avian existence. These are birds that dwell within us, embodying our very spirit. Through the vibrant energy they bestow upon those fortunate enough to embrace them, these exquisite creatures have made their mark, residing today in numerous private collections across the globe
