Born in 1954 in Cluj-Napoca, a graduate of the “Ion Andreescu” Institute of Fine Arts in the same city, specializing in Painting, Ioan Angel Negrean has been a member of the Romanian Artists’ Union since 1990. He has been present on the galleries’ display stands both nationally and internationally, with numerous solo and group exhibitions. In 2004, he was awarded the Cultural Merit Medal, Class I – Category C – Plastic Arts, by the President of Romania.
The painting “Painters’ Colony – School” by the Baia Mare painter Ioan Angel Negrean is a fascinating journey into the vibrant and creative atmosphere of an artists’ colony. The composition is inspired by a documentary photograph of the Free School of Painting, a memorable moment from the early years, paying tribute to the institution. The artist highlights a seemingly calm ambiance, in which we can observe artists at easels, studying in the specific atmosphere of plein-air, this time within the Painters’ Colony premises. The intense colors and well-defined contrast between lights and shadows lend depth and dynamism to the scene, capturing the viewer’s gaze and intriguing them. Through this work, Negrean not only represents a moment in time but also celebrates the creative spirit and the community of artists, inviting us to immerse ourselves in their captivating world.
