PAINTING
VALENTINA RUGHEANA
 
DETAILS
Oil on canvas
50 × 50 cm
2026
 
DESCRIPTION
A kitten and a butterfly meet in a playful moment inspired by the childhood game of hide-and-seek.
 
It is the butterfly who seems to say, “I found you!!!” Turning the expected roles upside down, the encounter becomes a small game between two very different creatures.
The vibrant garden creates an atmosphere of movement, curiosity and wonder. The work celebrates the joy of discovery, imagination and connection — the simple happiness of finding someone you were looking for.
 
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.