Vas cu tufănele 

Micaela Eleutheriade made this painting of a vase with marigolds with oil on canvas, but it's so much more than just a still life. Eleutheriade's focus on texture and materiality invites us to consider her process. The brushstrokes create depth and movement, giving the artwork a tactile quality. The way she's handled the oil paint gives it a social significance. This wasn't a quick sketch; it was a labor-intensive process, requiring multiple layers of paint and a deep understanding of the medium. The choice of marigolds, and their arrangement, speaks to a rich cultural history where flowers were imbued with symbolic meaning. Even the doily on which the vase sits reminds us of women's labor and domestic craft traditions, separate from the high art world. Looking closely at the materials, making, and context is critical to understanding the full meaning of Eleutheriade's work. It challenges traditional distinctions between fine art and craft.