Stefanoiu Vasile

Vasile Ştefănoiu is a Romanian sculptor whose credo is: sculpture must have a message, the world has never had a greater need for the restorative power of art, which creates a transforming beauty. In some of his sculptures, he brings back legends from Greek mythology (abandoned from Auguste Rodin onwards) and places them in different contexts, suggesting movement in metamorphosis, to create a way of seeing again in modern times. In the last works he focuses his message on the new language of the human body in relation to the dynamism propagated by digital technology that shaped his behavior, human creativity seems abandoned in favor of accessing the creativity offered by digital technology. He engages with a critical question of our time: as we embrace digital acceleration, are we evolving or regressing? "Vasile Ştefănoiu's sculptures occupy a unique niche in contemporary art, one that pays tribute to the technical mastery and thematic depth of the old masters, simultaneously with the challenges and dichotomies of the modern era. His nuanced approach to form and content places him among those contemporary artists who seek to reconcile the rapid innovation of the digital age with the contemplative pace of classical art. Vasile's place in contemporary art is that of a mediator between the past and the present, challenging the viewer to find a balance between technological progress and the humanistic values ​​represented by classical art. In the contemporary scene, often characterized by abstract and conceptual works, Vasile's figurative sculptures stand out for their emotional clarity and commitment to craftsmanship. Thus, Vasile's placement in contemporary art is both as a guardian of tradition and as a pioneer, creating a space where the echoes of history and the cadence of now come together in a harmonious symphony of form." By Marta Puig Editor Contemporary Art Curator Magazine