The Memory of the Golden Apse 2009

"The Memory of the Golden Apse" (2009) is an abstract oil painting by Romanian artist Marin Gherasim (1937-2017). The painting features a dominant gold-toned arched shape in the center, possibly referencing a religious apse, and is surrounded by geometric shapes rendered in black, blue, and pink. The use of gold leaf and a fragmented composition are characteristic of Gherasim's late period, reflecting his fascination with Byzantine art and the passage of time.