PAINTING
VALENTINA RUGHEANA
 
DETAILS
Oil on canvas
25 × 18 cm
2026
 
DESCRIPTION
A playful work about attachment and the very human desire to protect something precious.
 
The kitten’s expressive face and the blue Christmas ornaments create a humorous scene filled with childhood wonder, possessiveness and anticipation. Behind the playful expression lies a familiar human emotion: the wish to keep close what brings us joy.
 
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.