The Source of Infection 2008

"The Source of Infection" by Iurie Matei is a 2008 oil painting that features a collection of symbolic objects against a teal backdrop. A violin lies on a wooden table, its strings broken and adorned with wilted roses. Above the violin, a poster depicting a stern Lenin, is adorned with bugs. The painting evokes a sense of decay and disillusionment, possibly referencing the decline of communist ideals. It invites viewers to interpret the interplay between the objects and their symbolic weight in a complex, post-revolutionary world.