Caliacra 

Stefan Popescu created this landscape, Caliacra, using oil on canvas. The eye is immediately drawn to the horizontal planes, where earth, sea, and sky meet. These create a sense of depth that invites contemplation. Popescu's composition uses distinct bands of colour and texture. The rough, broken brushstrokes in the sky contrast with the smoother application in the sea, creating a visual tension that is further heightened by the use of complementary colours: the reddish-brown cliffs against the deep green of the water. This interplay suggests a dichotomy between the natural elements of earth and water. Consider also the artist’s use of perspective. The road in the foreground leads our gaze into the landscape, but the horizon remains elusive, a constant, unreachable distance. This formal choice invites us to consider themes of longing and the sublime, where the beauty of nature is intertwined with a sense of its unattainable vastness. This artwork invites us to explore our relationship with the environment.