Maria Stoica

Maria Stoica (b. 1998) lives and works in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. She holds BA and MA degrees from the University of Art and Design, Cluj-Napoca and is currently working towards a PhD at the same university.

She has exhibited her work in numerous galleries and museums, including Jecza Gallery, where she participated in the 2023 summer show "Quarks, Leptons, and Bosons," a collaboration with Himera Gallery. Her art has also been showcased at the Museum of Art in Cluj-Napoca and the Museum of Art in Arad. In 2023, her project "Nelucruri" earned her first place at the 11th edition of Expo Maraton. Most recently, in 2024, she presented her solo exhibition "Nested Dreams" at the Museum Complex in Arad, Romania.

Stoica creates paintings that challenge ordinary perceptions and invite contemplation. Color plays an essential role in her works, with each shade carefully selected to enhance the atmosphere and emotional resonance of her imaginary spaces. This color sensibility allows her to feel and match colors intuitively. The artist prefers to recreate the world according to her way of seeing it. The works are characterized by sustained attention to detail and by her ability to transform everyday objects into strange and mysterious instances of existence. Stoica creates a bridge between the imaginary and the real, stimulating reflection and introspection.