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#impasto #landscapes #portray #Sergiu Ciochină
“Shadows of the Morning.” All photographs © Sergiu Ciochină, distributed with permission
From the romantic streets of Paris to the sunny alleys of Mediterranean villages, Sergiu Ciochina's work (beforehand) transport us to outstanding locations. The artist, who is predicated in Moldova, lately launched into a journey via northern France, Paris, Portugal, Madeira and Morocco.
“Paris is undoubtedly a strong supply of inspiration, but in addition a problem to seize,” Ciochina tells Colossal. “It’s so various, wealthy and on the identical time delicate and tough to reinterpret whereas capturing the sentiments and environment of the place.” He focuses on structure, flora and daylight, however omits the human presence, evoking the inimitable sense of discovery we really feel when touring to new locations.
Ciochina is fascinated by the play of sunshine and texture, drawing on the legacy of the Impressionists in the way in which he captures the complexity of landscapes in oil. He captures the solar coming off the ocean, shining on slender streets, or casting dramatic shadows of timber on buildings and paths. Utilizing an impasto method that options energetic and visual brushstrokes, he highlights the distinctive textures and patterns of every place, limiting himself to low reduction.
Whereas his work resist a story or chronological strategy, Ciochina sees every work as a steady journey from one to the subsequent, mirroring the journey itself. “The locations, the folks, the colours, the solar's rays and the shadows they forged – these are what encourage me throughout my travels,” he says.
Discover extra on the artist's Instagram and discover works and prints obtainable on his web site.
“Blue Shadows #30”
“Blue Shadows #75”
Left: “Azure Waters #12”. Proper: “Wisteria Whispers #2”
“House is the place your coronary heart is #1”
“Recollections of Morocco #2”
“Nights in Paris #12”
#impasto #landscapes #portray #Sergiu Ciochină
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