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LANDSCAPE IN TRANSYLVANIA: DALMES / WORN-DOWN CLAY HILLS IN MILASEL, MURES COUNTY
1982 GOUACHE ON PAPERR 11.7 X16.5 IN. | 29.7X42 CM.
FINE ART CULTURE LANDSCAPE IN TRANSYLVANIA: THE MURES VALEY, 1982 GOUACHE ON PAPER 11.7 X16.5 IN. |
29.7X42 CM.

MARTA DIMITRESCU
Lives and works in Stockholm, Sweden
https://artoteque.com

Marta Dimitrescu is deeply rooted in her dual heritage, which has in Milasel, brings the worn-down clay hills of Milasel to life through
influenced her unique perspective and approach to art. Her works her expressive brushstrokes and careful attention to detail. The use
often reflect a blend of Swedish and Romanian cultural elements, of color in this piece is both striking and subtle, with blues, greens,
creating a rich tapestry of visual narratives that resonate with viewers purples, and yellows blending harmoniously to create a dynamic and
on multiple levels. The "Landscape in Transylvania" series is a tribute engaging composition.
to her ability to capture the beauty and complexity of the natural world The subject matter is deeply connected to Dimitrescu's Romanian
while also infusing it with personal and cultural significance. heritage. The Dalmes, or worn-down clay hills, are a distinctive feature
The gouache on paper technique used in these pieces is particularly of the Transylvanian landscape, and their depiction in this artwork
noteworthy. Gouache, a water-based paint, is known for its vibrant serves as a homage to the artist's roots. The hills, with their weathered
colors and matte finish. Dimitrescu's mastery of this medium is evident and eroded forms, symbolize the passage of time and the enduring
in the way she uses it to create depth and texture in her landscapes. beauty of nature. Dimitrescu's portrayal of these hills is both realistic
The piece "Landscape in Transylvania: Dalmes, worn-down clay hills and abstract, allowing viewers to interpret the scene in their own way.

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