The Romanian artists behind "Drum"developed their very own way on how to look at reality. What they have in common: They are inspired by nature, Romanian heritage and traditions as well as challenging materials to work with.
Maxim DumitraÈ™
Maxim DumitraÈ™, born in 1958 Sângeorz-Băi, is a sculptor and artist with a Master's in Sculpture and a PhD in Fine Arts. He is a member of the Union of Visual Artists of Romania and the International Association Art. As the founder and director of the Museum of Comparative Art, he has held over 30 solo exhibitions and participated in 60 group exhibitions globally. His work uniquely blends tradition with modernity, focusing human essence and identity, with notable contributions through artist villages and symposia in Sângeorz-Băi.
Ioan Pop-Vereta
Born in 1964 in SăpânÈ›a, Maramure È™ County, Ioan Pop Vereta studied at the “Nicolae Grigorescu” Institute of Fine Arts in Bucharest and is a member of the Union of Visual Artists of Romania. A prominent contemporary Romanian sculptor since 2002, he participates in various exhibitions and events, blending traditional art forms with modern techniques. His work reflects personal expression and cultural identity, revitalizing Romanian heritage through innovative materials and forms.
Sánta Csaba
Artist Sánta Csaba, born in 1964 in Sovata, embodies the strength of bronze and the warmth of his molten medium. Recognized locally and internationally, works are displayed at the National Art Museum in Beijing. A member of esteemed organizations like the Union of Fine Artists of Târgu MureÈ™, he also co-founded the Kusztos Endre Art Association. His unique style combines natural talent with skills honed at the Institute of Fine Arts "Ion Andreescu" in Cluj-Napoca.
Marcel Stanciu
Marcel Stanciu, born in 1964 in Târgu LăpuÈ™, is a sculptor from Baia Mare with a Master's in Visual Arts from the University of Art and Design Cluj-Napoca. A member of the Union of Fine Artists of Romania, he has over two decades of experience and has exhibited nationally and internationally, including the International Dantesca Biennale in Italy. Notable solo exhibitions include "Chairs and Wheels" (2022) and "ICHTIS" (2011), where he explores materiality, symbolism and transcendence.
Florin Strejac
Florin Strejac, born in 1960 in Brăila, graduated from the Nicolae Grigorescu Academy of Fine Arts in Bucharest in 1987 and holds a Master’s in Stone and Ceramic Restoration. He is a restoration expert at the Art and History Museum in Tgu MureÈ™ and a member of the Union of Visual Artists of Romania. Known for his monumental works displayed globally, he also creates delicate drawings merging historical and contemporary themes. With over 100 exhibitions and numerous international symposia, he employs mixed techniques and materials to provoke deeper visual and tactile experiences in his art.
Constantin Tinteanu
Born in 1966 in Bacău, Constantin Èšînteanu is a Romanian and British citizen, studying at the National University of Arts in Bucharest. As a member of the Union of Visual Artists of Romania and director of Karo Galleries, he resists categorization into any artistic movement. He repurposes discarded materials, like rusty nails and old leather into valued art, highlighting the beauty found in the overlooked and the coexistence of beauty and ugliness in life.