The Column 1997

"The Column" (1997) by Romanian artist Horia Bernea (1938-2000) is a watercolor painting depicting a single white column in the center of a richly patterned composition. The column stands against a background of abstract shapes and colors, reminiscent of a tapestry or a rug. The work is characterized by its bold use of color and the interplay of geometric and organic forms, which creates a visually stimulating and complex composition. Bernea's work often explores themes of architecture and urban life, and "The Column" could be seen as a reflection of these themes, but in a more abstract and symbolic manner.