Contemporary abstract portraiture Vladinsky returns to London at HOFA Gallery

London’s HOFA Gallery is to unveil 18 new and never-before-seen artworks by Romanian abstract portraiture painter Vladinsky at a solo exhibition titled"Revealing Obscura" between November 3 and 17 2022.

The forthcoming show will be the artist’s second solo exhibition in London following the previous year’s highly successful and sold-out exhibition "Fragments".

Observer 690, 2022. Oil on canvas (127 x 127 cm)

"Revealing Obscura" delves into the artist's new techniques and ideas developed during the previous year, commenting on a shift in philosophical perspective that has also influenced the forms within the 'Observer' series.

Observer 744, 2022. Oil on canvas (147 x 147 cm)

Flat layers of paint obscure the underlying figures, creating a new form and a renewed sense of mystery that precisely completes the imagery of this highly regarded contemporary practice. It represents an important juncture in the evolution of contemporary art as changes in our world have deeply influenced our senses of freedom and creative expression.

Observer 657, 2022. Oil on canvas (139 x 176 cm)

Vladinsky was born in Romania, in the city of Onesti in the Moldovan region in 1988. From a young age, he grew fascinated by art, living in a country that had just survived communism.

He is resolved to become one of the world's top visual artists; this objective made him rapidly realise that this may only be attained with hard effort and exercise, leading to the creation of the now famous and ongoing "Observer" series.

The spontaneity with which he completes the paintings bearing his mark is the result of a lengthy period of research into the human condition and naturally ideal forms of existence within society.

In "Revealing Obscura", the artist also celebrates the milestone in his journey to 1,000 'Observer' paintings however, (a few showcased here) while reaching this point Vladinsky sensed a lack of command over his work, which inspired the artist to pursue the most natural path possible ahead: Vladinsky says "To let go when you feel you have to."

The artist has expressed his belief that conflict and overall hostile forces have a profound effect on the human psyche. In current times, the artist has also noted that his artistic independence and power of expression are under threats of repression; our current socioeconomic status quo directly inspired the new compositional features in the latest assortment of 'Observer' artworks.

Images from HOFA Gallery.