Lucian Szekely-Rafan
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Biography
Lucian Szekely-Rafan, a contemporary Romanian artist with over two decades of artistic experience, passionately dedicates himself to mastering his technique, evident in the vibrant palette of colors and emotion present in all his works. Never devoid of the natural element, Lucian employs a pen and paper to define his artistic style, primarily focusing on lowbrow and pop surrealism. His creations are characterized by the use of mixed media.
Recognizing that the world is nuanced and diverse, Lucian explores various artistic avenues to capture its essence. His repertoire includes engraving, charcoal, painting (albeit to a lesser extent), and, more recently, jewelry.
In his artistic journey, Lucian aims to redefine the portrait by blending Renaissance classicism, Boschian strangeness and eeriness, and surreal hermeticism. This fusion creates a formula that challenges conventional notions of aesthetics and beauty. Through the decomposition of the portrait, he explores the theme of isolation within one's own confines—an era marked by uniformity and a lack of individuality. Despite these challenges, Lucian believes that art has the power to guide the viewer's eye towards the decryption of beauty.
His innovative concept forms a bridge between traditional graphic art and jewelry. In this reinterpretation, jewelry transcends its purely decorative role, assuming a deeper significance that conveys attitude, vision, and ideas. Lucian Szekely-Rafan's artistic exploration not only captures the intricacies of the world around him but also challenges and redefines the boundaries of traditional art forms.
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Nationality:
ROMANIA
- Date of birth : unknown date
- Artistic domains: Represented by a Gallery,
- Groups: Romanian Contemporary Artists Artists presented by a gallery
Influences
Education
2006 - 2008
University of Arts and Design, Master degree in Graphics
Cluj-Napoca,
Romania
2003 - 2006
University of Arts and Design, Art Pedagogy department
Cluj-Napoca,
Romania
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Galleries & Groups
Presented by TothemArt
TothemArt
(Art gallery, Romania)Achievements
Prizes and Awards
2010
First Prize At Intercontinental Biennale Exhibition Of Small Graphics
Aiud,
Romania
2006
First Distinction At Intercontinental Biennale Exhibition Of Small Graphics
Aiud,
Romania
Collective Expositions
2019
"Mimessis" Project - National Art Museum
Bucuresti,
Romania
2018
"Mimessis" Project - National Art Museum
Cluj-Napoca,
Romania
2017
"Mimessis" Project - National Art Museum
Sibiu,
Romania
2016
"Mimessis" Project - National Art Museum
Cluj-Napoca,
Romania
2015
"Mimessis" Project - National Art Museum
Bucuresti,
Romania
2013
“L'art Qui Unit”
Brussels,
Belgium
2013
“Freedom And Art - Without Border” International Exhibition At The European Parliament
Brussels,
Belgium
2013
”Echinox 45” Project, National Art Museum
Cluj-Napoca,
Romania
2011
Small Graphics
Alexandria,
Egypt
2011
"The Fog" Project, National Art Museum
Cluj-Napoca,
Romania
2011
Shumen Society Of Artists
Sofia,
Bulgaria
2010
Intercontinental Biennial Of Small Engraving
Aiud,
Romania
2010
Art Museum "Ioan Sima"
Zalau,
Romania
2009
Inter Art Gallery
Aiud,
Romania
2008
Biennial Of Mini Prints Ujpest Association Of Artists, Ujpest Gallery
Budapest,
Hungary
2008
Artvo Gallery
Sibiu,
Romania
2007
Cadaques Biennial Of Small Engraving
Barcelona,
Spain
2006
Intercontinental Biennial Of Small Engraving
Aiud,
Romania
Permanent Collections
2015
Years 2015-2019 At National Art Museum
Cluj-Napoca,
Romania
Solo Expositions
2020
"Self Portrait/Prolog" - Expo Center
Bucuresti,
Romania
2019
"Self Portrait/Prolog" - Expo Center
Bucuresti,
Romania
2016
“Generatia Androgina” - Reactor The Creation And Experimentation Gallery
Cluj-Napoca,
Romania
2014
“Ne/Linistea” - Reactor The Creation And Experimentation Gallery
Cluj-Napoca,
Romania
2014
":Re-Compunere” - Oranjerie Gallery
Cluj-Napoca,
Romania
2014
“Generatia Androgina” - Reactor The Creation And Experimentation Gallery
Cluj-Napoca,
Romania
2012
“The Hall/307” Visual Kontakt
Oradea,
Romania
2012
“The Hall/103” Carturesti Bookstores
Cluj-Napoca,
Romania
2011
“The Hall/103”, “Liviu Rebreanu” Cultural Center
Aiud,
Romania
2011
“Post-Surgery”, Visual Kontakt
Oradea,
Romania
2010
“Chemical Theater Oo2”, Cultural Center “Liviu Rebreanu”
Aiud,
Romania
2009
“Chemical Theatre”, Erno Tibor Gallery
Oradea,
Romania
2009
“Chemical Theatre”, Art Gallery
Cluj-Napoca,
Romania
2009
“Chemical Theatre” Artvo Gallery
Sibiu,
Romania
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