“My works are mainly portraits, but though often inspired by real subjects, they are not only a portrayal of the subjects. My portraits talk about what is universal for all human beings, love and human connection, things which I believe that are able to transform humans, and also the entire world. My art is about that something in each of us which is eternal and infinite, that something which flows through everything and everyone, and keeps us together. Beyond my painted figures is my soul searching and my own process of self discovery, and painting accompanies my journey like a journal. 

Lately I have been inspired by many wonderful women I met. They are strong and wild, but very feminine, they have that wonderful power which comes from within, from assuming who they are in the world, exactly as they are, fully and completely. It’s their authenticity which is most inspiring for me, but also the potential they hold. They have been learning and growing for many years, and now with all their gifts and new power, they started changing the world around them. They are so magnetic that they became the nucleus for communities, and the impact they have on the others and consequently on the whole world is amazing. They are magnificent human beings who are in contact with who they are, and in contact with nature. 

Nature is also an important theme in my art. I grew up in the country in the middle of nature. I used to have a special place in the garden where I was drawing. The great walnut tree in the backyard was there to enchant me and protect me. The garden full of fragrant flowers and fruit was the realm of fairies and all the fantastic creatures I was drawing. After I returned to my birth country in 2008, I started living in a home just at the edge of the forest. In my daily long strolls with the dog, I started gathering pictures of bark, moss and lichens, flowers, insects and so many other wonderful things that nature created. The more I explored this world, the more I realized how magic and infinite was, and the more connected to nature and to myself I felt. Mother nature is so generous, soothing and healing for us humans, we only have to be open to receive all her gifts.”

Amma is a Romanian artist who lives in Brasov. She was guided by great Australian artists Robert Hannaford and Chris Orchard at Adelaide Central School of Art Australia, and she got an MA in Visual Arts at George Enescu University of Fine Arts Iasi Romania. Amma exhibited in New York, London, Sydney, etc. and her works are held in numerous collections across the globe. The artist is an Australian citizen, but decided to return to her birth country in 2008, where she founded an art school for adults, teaching many generations of young artists, and gathering an artists community around the school. 

EDUCATION:
2010-2012 MA Visual Arts, National University of Fine Arts George Enescu Iași, Romania
2005-2007 Adelaide Central School of Art, Australia, Painting (Christopher Orchard)
1991-1996 BA Sociology, A. I. Cuza University Iași, Romania

EXHIBITIONS:
2023
“One Art”, Banca de Cultura Apollonia, Brasov
2022
„Portraits”, The Art Museum Brasov
2022
„Portraits”, Europe Art Gallery, Brasov
2021
“Red and Blue” Urban Civilisation Museum, Brașov
2020
“Hope”, Architects Order Brasov
2016
“Faces”, German Cultural Centre Brasov, Romania
2013
“Mirror”, Europe Art Gallery, Brasov, Romania
2009
“Images of Time”, Reduta Cultural Centre, Brașov, Romania
2008
“Nostalgia”;, Okian Art Gallery , Brasov, Romania
2007
“Women”, South Australian Living Artists Festival, Adelaide, Australia
“Abstract Figures”, Premier Art Gallery, Adelaide, Australia

GROUP EXHIBIONS/selection:
2023
Banca de Cultura Apollonia, Brasov, Romania
2017
Cathedral Gallery, Fribourg, Switzerland
2016
History Museum Brasov, Romania
2012
82 Mercer Exhibition Center, New York, United States
2012
Chelsea Town Hall, London, UK
2007
Paddington Contemporary Fine Art Gallery, Sydney, Australia
2007
Royal South Australian Society of the Arts Gallery, Adelaide, Australia
2007
Prince Alfred Fine Art Exhibition, Adelaide, Australia
2006
Artistic License Art Gallery, Adelaide, Australia
2006
Scotch Fine Art Exhibition, Adelaide, Australia
Royal South Australian Society of the Arts Art Gallery, Adelaide, Australia
Premier Art Gallery, Adelaide Australia, „Five Australian Artists”

MEDIA – articles/interviews:
2022
Romania Actualitati
modernism.ro
Radio Brasov
newsbv.ro
evenimentemuzeale.ro
2021
iubimbrasovul.tv
ziare.com
2014
Allgemeine Deutsche Zeitung
2013
RTT BRASOV
TVS Holding Brasov
2010
Adevărul Brașov
2009
Transilvania Expres Brasov
TVS Holding Brasov
2008
Timpul, Romania
2007
Adelaide Matters, Australia
The Advertiser, Adelaide, Australia
The Independent, Adelaide Australia
Radio Adelaide
Three D Radio Australia

AWARDS:
2007 Premiu pentru portretistică, Royal South Australian Society of the Arts Award, Australia

AFILIATIONS:
Uniunea Artiștilor Plastici Romania
South Australian Living Artists
Royal South Australian Society of the Arts

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY AND PROJECTS:
2022 – Art Museum Brasov, interactive workshops si project 
2009-present, Magda Vacariu Art School Brasov, art courses and art exhibitions
2022 – Europe Art Gallery, interactive workshops and projects
2006/2007 – Premier Art Gallery, Adelaide, Australia, „Five Romanian Artists in Australia” project