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Vera is a Moldovan painter, currently based in the UK. She draws inspiration mainly from stories and depictions of Moldovan and Romanian socio-cultural issues, such as poverty, isolation, family estrangement and identity disorientation. She works predominantly with oil and acrylic paints. Vera is self-taught in these mediums, however, she holds an MA in Art and Visual Culture from the University of Westminster. She began creating art regularly in the summer of 2020.
While discovering her artistic voice, Vera experiments with various art subjects and styles. Her current practice aims to explore socio-cultural issues through depictions of portraits, landscapes, objects, architecture and cultural symbols of Moldova and Romania. Her motivation comes from her personal experience as an immigrant who has experienced unrecognition, isolation and unsettlement as a minor cultural identity. Vera believes that through visual representations she can raise awareness of her culture, which is often unrecognized by the Western-dominated global discourse.
Exhibitions & Projects:
In May 2025, two of Vera's paintings, "The Lake District" and "Autumn in Poland", were exhibited by the Hertford Art Society in Hertford.
From August 2nd to 11th, 2024, Vera's painting "Depression" was featured at the Candid Arts Trust in London as part of The Nude exhibition.
From 22 June to 29 September 2024, Vera's painting "Unspoken Stories" was part of the MK Calling 2024 exhibition at MK Gallery in Milton Keynes.
In December 2023, Vera's painting "The ambiguity of man’s power" was exhibited at no format Gallery, in London, as part of the Open Painting exhibition.
In December 2022, Vera's painting "Are We Still Alive?" was exhibited at no format Gallery, in London, as part of the Open Painting exhibition.
In April 2022, Vera's painting "The Eternal Peace" was exhibited at Artcor Center, in Chisinau, as part of an art project that aimed to support Ukrainian refugees in Moldova.
In August 2021, Vera participated in an art project that celebrated the 30th anniversary of Moldova’s independence. The artworks painted as part of this project allude to Moldova’s struggle against the Russian controlling power, whilst reflecting the influence of the Soviet culture on Moldova’s identity.
Work Experience:
Inclusion Assistant (2024 - Present): Assisting the Inclusion team at MK Gallery in ensuring the smooth delivery of art sessions for families with children who have special needs
Art Tutor (2022 - Present): Guiding children and teenagers in their creative journey through the Apprentus platform
Art Workshop Facilitator (2021 - Present): Leading art workshops for adults of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced participants
Painting Commissions (2020 - Present): Painting custom portraits, landscapes and other subjects upon commission
Art Education:
MA Art and Visual Culture at the University of Westminster in London
Advanced Portrait Painting Course at The Art Academy
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