Born 1965, Romania
Working in the Washington DC region
Rooted in the primordial essence of natural materials, my sculptural practice is a dialogue with stone and wood—substances that have shaped human civilization since its inception. These materials carry an inherent history, a tactile connection to the past that informs my work and aligns it with archetypal forms recognizable across cultures and time.
I seek harmony in the interplay of mass and void, surface and shadow, solidity and fluidity. My process is an act of distillation—coalescing the organic randomness of natural patterns into forms that resonate with balance, order, and a quiet sense of mystery. Each block of stone harbors infinite possibilities, and my challenge is to reveal the most profound and essential one.
The physicality of carving is integral to my artistic vision. The resistance of stone demands patience and precision, shaping not only the form but also the pace of creation. Each strike of the chisel is an assertion of intention, yet the process is equally one of listening—to the material’s natural grain, its fractures, its hidden potential. The slow, laborious nature of sculpting influences my approach to form: rather than imposing an idea onto the material, I engage in a dialogue with it, allowing the work to emerge through a balance of control and surrender. This engagement with the raw, elemental nature of stone gives my work a sense of presence—rooted in both the past and the immediacy of the human touch.
Most of my sculptures are intimate in scale, designed to become part of the human fabric of daily living. I am drawn to forms that invite interaction—objects that fit naturally within domestic spaces, that can be touched, held, and contemplated over time. In a world of constant motion, I seek to create pieces that offer stillness—works that integrate into the rhythm of life, offering moments of quiet resonance, grounding, and connection.
I seek harmony in the interplay of mass and void, surface and shadow, solidity and fluidity. My process is an act of distillation—coalescing the organic randomness of natural patterns into forms that resonate with balance, order, and a quiet sense of mystery. Each block of stone harbors infinite possibilities, and my challenge is to reveal the most profound and essential one.
The physicality of carving is integral to my artistic vision. The resistance of stone demands patience and precision, shaping not only the form but also the pace of creation. Each strike of the chisel is an assertion of intention, yet the process is equally one of listening—to the material’s natural grain, its fractures, its hidden potential. The slow, laborious nature of sculpting influences my approach to form: rather than imposing an idea onto the material, I engage in a dialogue with it, allowing the work to emerge through a balance of control and surrender. This engagement with the raw, elemental nature of stone gives my work a sense of presence—rooted in both the past and the immediacy of the human touch.
Most of my sculptures are intimate in scale, designed to become part of the human fabric of daily living. I am drawn to forms that invite interaction—objects that fit naturally within domestic spaces, that can be touched, held, and contemplated over time. In a world of constant motion, I seek to create pieces that offer stillness—works that integrate into the rhythm of life, offering moments of quiet resonance, grounding, and connection.
Solo Shows
2022, "Anticipation of Flight", Waverly Street Gallery, Bethesda MD
2019, "Dialogues", Waverly Street Gallery, Bethesda MD
2017, "In The Flow", Artists & Makers Studios, Rockville MD
2017, "Archetypes of Femininity", Waverly Street Gallery, Bethesda MD
Group Shows
2024, "Sculpture NOW 2024", McLean Project for the Arts, McLean VA
2024, Artomatic, Washington DC
2019, "Flesh+Bone III", IA&A at Hillyer, Washington DC
2016, Artomatic 2016, Crystal City VA
2015, Artomatic 2015, Hyattsville MD
2015, "Mediums - A Celebration of the Art Medium as Channel of Cross-Cultural Communication", Alianta Gala, Washington DC
2014, "Curiosities and Objects of Beauty", 505 North Gallery, Frederick MD
2013, Artomatic@Frederick, Frederick MD
2013, "The Body Beautiful", Capital Arts Network, Rockville MD
2012, "Ancestry", Artomatic 2012, Crystal City VA
2007, "Champagne Art Auction – Paint Reston Town Red!", GRACE, Reston VA
2006, "Champagne Art Auction", GRACE, Reston VA