Abstract nominee

One of the main elements of nature, fire holds many abstract shapes in its burning of energy, ever changing from one form to another. Like clouds and water, if one looks closely and intently into it for a time, one can see faces, figures, animals, strange architecture.

Using the ICM (intentional camera movement) technique, I combined two movements, that of the photo camera and that of fire its self, to achieve imagery both dreamy and abstract. The surreal fantastical shapes that result can be interpreted, as a Rorschach test, by each viewer in turn.

Visual artist skilled in many digital visual areas, specializing in fine art staged and studio photography, (Ikebana-like fantasy arrangements photographed with artificial lighting), creative photography and impressionist photography using ICM.

For the last five years working at the Transience impressionist project, travelling in different cities and natural settings in Europe, experimenting and shooting more than 80.000 images for this project alone, with the goal of turning photographed reality into fantastical paintings.

Previous experience in visual arts in the field of 3D computer graphics and landscape environments. In late years adding skills in music videos creation (filming, editing) and experimental short films, along with creative writing, voice-over and sound design.

Awards and honorable mentions at international photo competitions, such as IPA, International Color Awards, Prix du Paris. Solo exhibitions in Romania and Japan.