Doina Bundaru
I have always been inspired by painting and the arts, being at the same time drawn to the sciences. In the end, I chose an engineering education which I completed with a master's degree at the Faculty of Automatic Control and Computers in Bucharest, Romania. In 2014 I decided to allocate time to my old passion, the arts. A number of painting and drawing classes and workshops at the Cummings Centre, École des Beaux-arts de Montréal EBAMA, allowed me to fully immerse myself in this beautiful world of colors. As a member of the "Artists Circle West Island", Kirkland Artists Association and Women’s Art Society Montreal, I participated in more than 50 exhibitions: 3 solo exhibitions, group exhibitions with associations and various organizations, exhibitions at the Gallery Gora, Galerie Ambigu, Galerie Lenoir, Galerie Valmi, CAMAC, BOA Gallery, Salon des Artistes 2023 Bonsecours Market, Montreal, Viva Vida Art Gallery.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
When I paint, it’s like I go on an exciting trip. The journey starts with the seed of an idea, followed by some planning, after which I let myself guided by my emotions, colors and music. It becomes more exciting as I progress into this beautiful and endless world of colors and shapes, and sometimes accidents may happen and I may arrive at a different destination, but I have fun along the way and, most of all, I enjoy the creative process. In my paintings I get inspired by daily life, beautiful sunsets, interesting shapes, nature’s beauty, and I use colors, shapes and texture to bring my emotions to canvas. I like to use acrylic and mixed media in my paintings, and my style has evolved from figurative to abstract over the years. I enjoy experimenting, working with textures and playing with layers of paints and materials until the paint "speaks" to me. Colors, shapes and texture are very important in my artistic approach, as I am using them to explore and translate my emotions into visual expressions.
I have always been inspired by painting and the arts, being at the same time drawn to the sciences. In the end, I chose an engineering education which I completed with a master's degree at the Faculty of Automatic Control and Computers in Bucharest, Romania. In 2014 I decided to allocate time to my old passion, the arts. A number of painting and drawing classes and workshops at the Cummings Centre, École des Beaux-arts de Montréal EBAMA, allowed me to fully immerse myself in this beautiful world of colors. As a member of the "Artists Circle West Island", Kirkland Artists Association and Women’s Art Society Montreal, I participated in more than 50 exhibitions: 3 solo exhibitions, group exhibitions with associations and various organizations, exhibitions at the Gallery Gora, Galerie Ambigu, Galerie Lenoir, Galerie Valmi, CAMAC, BOA Gallery, Salon des Artistes 2023 Bonsecours Market, Montreal, Viva Vida Art Gallery.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
When I paint, it’s like I go on an exciting trip. The journey starts with the seed of an idea, followed by some planning, after which I let myself guided by my emotions, colors and music. It becomes more exciting as I progress into this beautiful and endless world of colors and shapes, and sometimes accidents may happen and I may arrive at a different destination, but I have fun along the way and, most of all, I enjoy the creative process. In my paintings I get inspired by daily life, beautiful sunsets, interesting shapes, nature’s beauty, and I use colors, shapes and texture to bring my emotions to canvas. I like to use acrylic and mixed media in my paintings, and my style has evolved from figurative to abstract over the years. I enjoy experimenting, working with textures and playing with layers of paints and materials until the paint "speaks" to me. Colors, shapes and texture are very important in my artistic approach, as I am using them to explore and translate my emotions into visual expressions.
$450.00
Mixed media on canvas.
16x20"
I painted this painting in the summer of 2022, inspired by the energy and bright colors that summer season brings to us. It is a joyful painting from a happy and joyful state, meant to bring bright colors throughout the less colorful seasons of the year. The painting is painted on gallery wrapped canvas, it does not need frame, and it is ready to hang.
$650.00
Acrylic on wood.
20x24"
Don't you feel more energized in summer? Long sunny days bursting of energy. Summer is the inspiration for this painting.
$800.00
Acrylic on canvas.
24x24"
This painting was done during the COVID-19 spring lockdown, when I was trying to keep a positive attitude. I was inspired in this painting by the nature rebirth, by the energy and feeling of joy that come with spring after a long winter. Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas, no frame needed.
$600.00
Acrylic on cradled wood.
18x24"
This painting was done during the COVID-19 lockdown in spring. Leaving in isolation from friends and family, I realized even more how love keeps us together and helps us navigate through difficult times. Love is symbolized in this painting by the color red and the circles represent the circles of family and friends that are the Life Force that keeps us alive and help us live a life in which we see colors and beauty over dark and sadness.
$650.00
Acrylics on canvas.
20x24"
I painted this painting in the spring of 2022, when, after a long Canadian winter, the nature was finally coming back to life. I could feel the energy of the first spring flowers, which, year after, year, emerge with force and vitality, enchanting our souls with an explosion of colors. Painted on gallery wrapped canvas, it does not need frame, and it is ready to hang.
$1,000.00
Acrylics on canvas.
24x30"
Part of a series of paintings where the main color is blue, this painting is an abstraction of the fall season. Nostalgia over the lost summer is symbolized by the color blue and the colored leaves bring us memories of long walks in the forest or on the streets while fall sets in. Acrylics on canvas.
$450.00
Mixed media on canvas.
16x20"
Mixed media abstract painting with a feeling of escaping to a better self.
$450.00
Mixed media on canvas.
16x20"
Mixed media on gallery wrapped canvas with a romantic, nostalgic feeling.
$450.00
Mixed media on canvas.
16x20"
Mixed media on gallery wrapped canvas inspired by the multi colored city scape at night. Ready to hang.
$225.00
Mixed media on cradled wood.
12x12"
I painted this painting in the fall of 2022, as a need to express my hope and confidence for a brighter future, when worries can be left behind us. The painting is painted on cradled wood board, it does not need frame, and it is ready to hang.
$225.00
Mixed media on cradled wood.
12x12"
I painted this painting in the fall of 2022, as a need to express my hope and confidence for a brighter future, when worries can be left behind us. The painting is painted on cradled wood board, it does not need frame, and it is ready to hang.