iele world

the archaic imaginary

  • the-archaic-imaginary-pricolici
    Pricolici
    Year: 2020
    Dimensions: 85 x 75 cm
  • the-archaic-imaginary-muma
    Muma Pădurii
    Year: 2020
    Dimensions 90 x 70 cm
  • the-archaic-imaginary-zburatorul
    Zburătorul
    Year: 2020
    Dimensions: 55 x 75 cm
  • Mosu”
    Year: 2019
    Dimensions: 55 x 80 cm
  • Baba
    Year: 2019
    Dimensions: 55 x 65 cm
  • Cerbul
    Year: 2019
    Dimensions: 55 x 145 cm

Investigating Romanian mythological stories and rituals through the creation of contemporary masks subtracted of the wearer`s power. Each piece is inspired by a different story from the Romanian folklore repertoire visualizing the esoteric meanings of isolated cultural experiences and actions.