Marina 

Ion Pacea created this impasto painting, Marina, using thick layers of oil paint. The initial impression is one of vibrant color: a luminous yellow that dominates the foreground meets the dark blues and greens above, creating a chromatic tension. Pacea’s composition teeters on the edge of abstraction, a characteristic of his landscapes. The structural elements—the bold horizontal bands and textured surfaces—call attention to the painting’s materiality. Through visible brushstrokes and a rough application of paint, Pacea captures the essence of a scene rather than its precise details. This treatment aligns with a broader artistic trend of the time, as artists moved away from representational accuracy, favoring subjective expression and the exploration of paint itself. By emphasizing the act of painting, Pacea engages with questions about perception and representation, echoing the philosophical inquiries of his era. The work remains a dynamic interplay of color, form, and texture, inviting ongoing interpretation.