I am who I am
Androgyne
Lines of identity
Pink Screens Festival, Brussels, 2015
luni, 16 noiembrie 2015
"Who Am I?"
Identity is a subject that has always preoccupied our minds. It has a meaning in every field, either in
philosophy, psychology, mathematics, sociology, or in our own personal concept and expression. It is what
describes our condition of existence and it represents all our characteristics; it defines us as individuals.
What we do, think or how we take part in society and culture is our identity. Some of us might try to give
identity a precise definition or significance and some might just collect loose thoughts or experiences in
discovering ourselves c.q. individuality.
Why is it important to talk about identity? It is a personal research, experience and discovery we all go
through. It is a concern when a society accepts all individuals but at the same time builds borders
between them or has strict requests for integration. Sometimes a very different identity can become an
isolation.
My project investigates gender identity, one of the most disputable and controverse subjects of our time.
At birth we are assigned with a biological sex which identifies us in society as male or female human
beings, but the case of gender dysphoria is completely ignored/neglected. The social categorization of
gender identity is very limited and excludes the individuals that do not rightly fit in the female/male criteria.
The project raises the question of gender identity reflected by our physical appearance or our psychology.
Our physical representation in lines, volumes and shapes just creates an image, but it does not reflect our
identity. Our biological image reflects part of our identity that will be shown in our body language.
joi, 28 mai 2015
"Who Am I?"
„Who
Am I?” work philosophy
„Who Am I?” - is the continuation of my „Ceramics Theatre”. This project, as most of my work, describes different human behavior. My work is strongly related to psychology, but is not so much based on its theoretical/scientific terms. What it reflects is my own understanding of identities.
The concept of the project originated in my earlier experiments in ceramics lithography; in new ideas in collages and sketches; my personal experiences in a new environment, not to say, a different world which was leaving Romania for Holland.
The Ceramics Theatre is a project that is still evolving and constructing itself with time. It probably is a project that causes a lifetime involvement. The reason of its open-ended organization is the strong relation between me and my theatre characters, the actors. Some characters represent me; others people that I have met and known; or that are around me; yet others are simply creations of my imagination.
The concept of the project originated in my earlier experiments in ceramics lithography; in new ideas in collages and sketches; my personal experiences in a new environment, not to say, a different world which was leaving Romania for Holland.
The Ceramics Theatre is a project that is still evolving and constructing itself with time. It probably is a project that causes a lifetime involvement. The reason of its open-ended organization is the strong relation between me and my theatre characters, the actors. Some characters represent me; others people that I have met and known; or that are around me; yet others are simply creations of my imagination.
The theatre as it is now consists of different parts. The first part – “Spoken through my fingers”- is composed and “played” by hand puppet characters, they are very fantastic and fictional. The puppets create different theatrical scenes that explain their different stories.
The second part – ”The children of the theatre” – is a world of dolls .The characters from this part of the theatre visualize different hybrid images of the same baby doll puppet. The “perfect” image of the baby doll is distorted and its beauty is shown in different light. This work was created as a repulsion against the obsession with perfection that is present in this days.
"Strings", the third part is strongly influenced by the past actors (naturally) but it depends on much more complicated and deeper characters both in technical approach and in conceptual meaning. The characters reveal more symbolism. This part of theatre is more strongly linked to reality. It is an image of control, manipulation and sexuality. Mostly it has its focus on identities, lack of identity, multiple identity or hidden identities. My characters are either strong personalities that play with e“motion” to manipulate and control - or weak ones lacking definite personality or with multiple personality in search of approval and acceptance. The talk is about integration, what do we do or are willing to do to belong in a “world”. The actors are images of different human characters and behavior. Their creation is not based on beauty, love and comfort, but it is a statement, about dichotomy, what we pretend to be and what we actually are. Fact is, we still struggle with acceptance in the world, no matter what the situation is: crossing borders - immigration or simply to be approved just because we are different. We might NOT cross any border just because we are afraid, but what if crossing borders might mean crossing the rights of others?
Strong symbols in these theatrical scenes are the strings that hold some of the puppets: control and manipulation. The appearance of masks and loose heads indicates confusion. Even if this part of the Theatre has a deceptively gentle and sensitive appearance, it also shows the roughness of femininity and a slight confusion of sexuality. It is a world of obscure lies. The characters are hiding behind their masks while uninhibitedly playing (with) emotions. The dark environment of the scene …. we keep our eyes half-closed and react in denial of what we dislike and/or don't understand.
Strong symbols in these theatrical scenes are the strings that hold some of the puppets: control and manipulation. The appearance of masks and loose heads indicates confusion. Even if this part of the Theatre has a deceptively gentle and sensitive appearance, it also shows the roughness of femininity and a slight confusion of sexuality. It is a world of obscure lies. The characters are hiding behind their masks while uninhibitedly playing (with) emotions. The dark environment of the scene …. we keep our eyes half-closed and react in denial of what we dislike and/or don't understand.
„Who Am I?” - In my research about identity I came across the world of Transgenders and Transvestites. Being much impressed by their stories and experiences in the change of identity I was inspired to start the work „Who Am I?”. It centers around and enhances and develops the struggle of identity, it expresses thoughts and emotions in the search of identity and its acceptance. It represents the double life they have to live and the double identity they have to carry. It is a sensitive discussion of how must it feel to be trapped in someone's else body. Always looking in the mirror and not seeing your own reflection. We all have a moment when we search for our identity to try and discover ourselves. Some of us are accepted as we are and others are denied. We tend to accept only what we understand and makes us comfortable. What we consider to be „normal”. But what is normal? And who decides it?
The work talks about the process of transformation. The struggle and the pain it reflects, having to hide the real identity because of the fear of denial.
„Inside out”- reflection of the inside image and the outwards image. This work represents the mans body in a woman's skin. In front of him he sees the reflection of his inner self.
„Body vs mind”- through its dramatically curved body, this work signifies the pain and struggle of still hidden transformation. The fear of non-acceptance and the regret of not being able to share real life moments.
Who I was and Who I am. From Past to Present. Black to white. Female to male.
I am the same!
Documentation photography
"Coffee and cigarettes"
My work is mostly conceptual and
figurative. It expresses my personal thoughts and imagination. It is
a research into human mind and body, the way I see and understand it.
It also represents a strong development in discovering, myself. My
work thus reflects me and my experiences. Although my pieces are
fictional/imaginary in character they always express a true story. A
personal story possibly someones else's. I prefer a fantastic
approach over a realistic one just because I like to see where my
imagination can go. My work is mostly spontaneous and first appears
in my dreams or as a vision. From these the pieces are hand-built
directly without putting my thoughts in lines on paper. This way the
idea is clear but the shape is an exciting surprise. I use a wide
variety of techniques, for a solid expressiveness in different
approaches.
luni, 18 mai 2015
"The stories untold"
Biennale de la céramique 2015, Art Market, Andenne, Belgium, Prize of the jury
"The stories untold"- a series of ceramic sculptures made in the technique of Raku firing and ceramic lithography.
The work brings a different character to the traditional Raku technique that we all know.
The two techniques together play a game of"hide and seek". The transfers brought details about the character, story of the sculpture while the process of Raku firing hid or enhanced them partialy.
With this two techniques I create a world of fantasy full of mystery.
This work will be presented at the international market during the 2015 Biennale de la Ceramique, Andenne, Belgium- http://www.biennaledelaceramique.be/project/marche-international-des-ceramistes/
"Rocking at the circus"
"Horse on wheels"
"Bird"
"Fertility"
"Woman with bird"
"You and me"
"Fisher man"
"On top of the hill"
"Scream"
"Duality"
"Couple"
"Girl with white hands"
"The village"
"African woman with animal"
"Godess"
"You, me, us"
"Doubt"
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