PAINTING
VALENTINA RUGHEANA
 
DETAILS
Oil on canvas
30 × 30 cm
2026
 
DESCRIPTION
The cat’s large green eyes meet the viewer’s gaze, while a tiny figure near its nose seems to ask: “Are you sad?”
The work is about empathy and a simple gesture of care that needs no words. Sometimes, all we need is someone who stays close — even if they are very small.
 
BIOGRAPHY OF THE ARTIST
Valentina Rugheana is a Moldovan-born artist living and working in Germany. A graduate of the Institute of Arts in Moldova, specializing in Fashion Design, she works primarily with oil and mixed media on canvas.
 
Inspired by emotions, childhood memories, femininity, freedom, and human connection, Valentina creates expressive paintings that combine vivid colours, spontaneous brushwork, and delicate details. Her work balances playfulness with emotional depth, inviting viewers to discover personal meaning in everyday moments.
 
Her paintings have been exhibited in Germany and Austria. Through her art, Valentina seeks to bring colour, feeling, and a sense of connection into the spaces we inhabit.