Painting titled "CS 1.9.89 (5)" by Augustin Razvan Radu, Original Artwork, Oil

CS 1.9.89 (5) (2014) Painting by Augustin Razvan Radu

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Original Artwork Painting, Oil on Canvas

Artworks classification

Original Artwork

Original Artwork refers to any work that is considered authentic and not a copy or imitation of the original works of an artist. Original artwork can be any type of painting, sculpture, performance, or other media. There are many types of original media. Mixed media includes oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings. For workshop paintings that bear evidence of master craftsmanship, this attribution must be further qualified. While they may be less valuable for different reasons, reproductions and copies have had a tremendous impact on our experience. They reach a greater audience than originals and act as a tonic against commodification. Original Artwork could also refer to the first work, which is always preceding all others. It could also refer to a prototype or a model from which other works can be made. Each work bears great similarities to the original.
Dimensions Height 24.4in, Width 39.4in
Categories Paintings under $5,000 Figurative

CS 1.9.89 is a series of works inspired by the Romanian Revolution of 1989. The series has evolved from the realistic representation of some buildings, which still retain the traces of bullets fired in 1989, to the rendering of interior states and a meditation on the passage of time and of the perishability of life.

Augustin Razvan Radu

Romania

Augustin Razvan Radu emerges as a dynamic force in the contemporary art scene, hailing from Bucharest, Romania. His artistic vision navigates a diverse range of themes, from the[...]

Augustin Razvan Radu emerges as a dynamic force in the contemporary art scene, hailing from Bucharest, Romania. His artistic vision navigates a diverse range of themes, from the intimate realms of domesticity and the mundane to the tumultuous landscapes of revolution and political grotesquery. With a unique blend of humor and distortion, Radu challenges entrenched perceptions of reality, destabilizing monolithic narratives with his unconventional approach.

At the heart of Radu's practice lies an exploration of individual and collective affective memory, delving into the intersection of personal experiences and shared realities. His art serves as a conduit through which the spectral nature of existence is rendered in plasticity, blurring the boundaries between the tangible and the ephemeral.

Radu's work has garnered attention both domestically and internationally, finding a home in private and public collections across Romania, Austria, and China. Through his evocative paintings, Radu invites viewers to engage with the complexities of the human condition, prompting introspection and reflection on the intricacies of contemporary life. As an emerging artist, Augustin Razvan Radu continues to push the boundaries of artistic expression, exploring new avenues of creativity and innovation.