Artwork
Acvatică
Acvatică is a print by Scrieru Niculiță. It dates from 1980 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.
About this work
Overview
Acvatică is a 1980 artwork by Scrieru Niculiță, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork depicts a chaotic underwater scene with multiple fish entangled in a turbulent, dark sea, conveying a sense of struggle and dynamic movement.
Technique & Style
Characterized by rough, uneven lines and overlapping forms, the piece features a deep blue-gray background with jagged strokes suggesting water motion. The artist employed thick, scraped marks to achieve a textured, impasto-like effect, adding depth and visual energy.
History & Provenance
Created in 1980, Acvatică is housed at the Museum of Ethnography, with no detailed provenance provided prior to its current holding.
Artist & collection
Artist
Scrieru Niculiță made black-and-white prints in the 1970s and 80s. They etched scenes like Acvatică (1980), a swimmer cutting through water, and Compoziție, a tangle of shapes, plus Natură statică (1979), a quiet table…
Museum
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea
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