VATAVU LUCIAN
Cluj-Napoca based artist, specializing mainly in oil painting, but experimenting with different mediums as well.
I am an oil painter whose work delves into the gothic and the macabre, exploring themes of mortality, decay, and the unseen. Through haunting imagery of skeletons, shadowed figures, and somber landscapes, their paintings evoke a deep emotional resonance and invite quiet contemplation. Influenced by classical techniques and dark romanticism, I create richly layered works that blur the line between beauty and the grotesque, offering a glimpse into the poetic side of darkness.
Statement :
Working across oil painting and digital media, my practice investigates the emotional undercurrents of memory, place, and perception. My oil paintings are grounded in a sombre, atmospheric aesthetic—using layered textures, deep tones, and shadow to evoke introspection and psychological depth. In contrast, my digital work allows for fluid experimentation with composition and light, offering a more dynamic counterpoint to the weight of the painted surface. Together, these mediums form a dialogue between tradition and technology, stillness and motion, the tangible and the ephemeral.
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