Roxana Ilasoaia
(ROMANIA)
PAINTING
 
DETAILS
Acrylic painting and gilding
W80cm x H120  (W31.49 x H47.24 inches) 
2024
 
DESCRIPTION
"Sun" is one of the latest gorgeous creations by Romanian Artist, Roxana Ilasoaia.
 
"Sun" is a deeply evocative and contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional Virgin Mary and
Child motif. At the heart of the piece is a striking image of a mother, her face concealed within
flowing drapes that softly cascade around her, creating a sense of mystery and reverence.
 
The draped fabric symbolizes both modesty and protection, as if guarding the sanctity of the moment. The mother's identity is abstracted, allowing the focus to shift from her to the tender, intimate connection she shares with her child.

The central focus of the artwork is the baby’s face, illuminated by soft, radiant light. The
child’s expression is one of peaceful serenity, evoking a sense of vulnerability, innocence,
and purity.
 
The baby rests gently on the mother’s shoulder, nestled in her warmth, yet the
face is still visible and framed in a gentle glow that calls attention to its innocence and
timelessness.

The use of light in "Sun"; is symbolic—the warm, golden radiance that bathes the baby
reflects the sun itself, symbolizing life, energy, and divine presence. The sun is not just a
background element, but an active participant in the narrative of the artwork, signifying
spiritual warmth and protection, while highlighting the sacred bond between mother and
child.

The piece is minimalistic in its design, with soft color tones and smooth textures that create
an intimate and contemplative atmosphere. The hidden face of the Virgin Mary adds a layer
of depth, inviting the viewer to reflect not just on the mother’s role, but on the universal
themes of motherhood, care, and divine love.
 
Through this contemporary vision, the artist
bridges the ancient with the modern, offering a fresh perspective on a timeless symbol.
 
BIOGRAPHY
Roxana Nicoleta Ilasoaia was born on November 20 th , 1986, in Roman City from Romania.

Today she lives and work by the seaside in Constanta City, Romania.

Although drawing had been part of her life since her early years, she was deeply influenced by the belief that "you can't make a living from art," a belief that kept her distant from her own creative expression for a long time.

In her teenage years, she drove her mother crazy by painting the walls of their house, and her
engineering studies provided her with the opportunity to study technical drawing intensively.

This sparked a passion that would later be reflected in her works.

After the birth of her two children, she rediscovered the joy of embracing playfulness
and creating without limitations.
 
This transformative moment gave rise to a new need: to define and understand her own femininity and purpose. This became a long search that would later inspire the subjects of her artworks.

Living in a multicultural city, Constanta, he learned about the universality of love and
acceptance.
 
This theme later became central to his works, being represented by the creation
of one or more characters without a clear identity, in which any of us can identify, at a certain
moment or context.

Feeling that simply wanting to make art was not enough and recognizing the need for
a set of rules and directions to guide her artistic creation, she attended a school of decorative
arts and later applied to the Faculty of Fine Arts. She explored and integrated various
techniques, her favorite being acrylic painting.

She discovered gilding during her iconography courses and later found that incorporating this
technique into her works could bring the warmth of the sun to a wall.

The greatest challenge in her journey has been—and still is—the need to shake off old
beliefs and fears. Each time she does so, a new perspective is revealed, expressed through an
emotionally charged piece of work.

Roxana has participated so far in multiple group exhibitions in Romania, Bulgaria,
Lisbon, Budapest and Istanbul.
 
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