Vitralii 2000

Gil Nicolescu’s "Vitralii," painted in 2020, presents a contemporary take on the medieval stained glass window. The fragmented, jewel-toned segments, divided by leading, evoke a sense of sacred space and filtered light. The window, historically a portal between the earthly and divine realms, appears throughout art history. Consider the rose windows of Gothic cathedrals like Notre Dame, emblems of divine beauty. Here, the abstract interpretation of Nicolescu echoes the essence of stained glass—its ability to transform light into a transcendent experience. The geometric forms and radiant colors suggest the psychological power of light to evoke emotion. The cyclical nature of symbols is evident: from early Christian art to modern abstraction, the window persists as a motif, adapting, resurfacing, and perpetually engaging with our collective memory. Nicolescu's work is part of a larger, ever-evolving visual language.