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This artwork is by Sorin Dumitrescu, born in Romania in 1946, but details such as the title, date, and dimensions of the artwork are unknown. Dumitrescu’s life and work are deeply intertwined with the cultural and political landscape of post-war Romania. Dumitrescu’s practice resists the rigid structures imposed by the communist regime. He develops alternative narratives through the convergence of the sacred and the profane in his work. The grid-like structure, with each square meticulously crafted, evokes a sense of order, yet the subtle imperfections and the shimmering silver create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The background is touched with red, peeking through the metallic shapes, lending a subtle emotional depth, as if the painting holds a silent, beating heart. In Dumitrescu’s art, the spiritual and the material intersect, revealing a complex vision. His art becomes a testament to the endurance of the human spirit amidst the trials of history.