Artwork

Coloana

Coloana, by Doru Axinte
Coloana, by Doru Axinte

Coloana is a print by Doru Axinte. It is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

About this work

Overview

Coloana is a small, simple drawing that consists of a faint, oval shape with an internal line resembling the number 8 or a loop, set against a plain white background.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing's simplicity and title 'Coloana', meaning 'column' in Romanian, suggest that the subject is a column or a related abstract concept.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by its minimalist approach, executed in pencil, giving it a sketch-like quality that implies a spontaneous or preliminary nature.

Artist & collection

Artist

Doru Axinte

Doru Axinte made print-based images in Romania during the late 20th century. Try the five prints here: Moda, Justiție, Viziune, Chimie, and Timpul. Each sheet mixes sharp lines with flat planes of color—think of it as…