Florica Rădulescu 

Milița Petrașcu created this bronze bust of Florica Rădulescu, a Romanian composer and pianist, during a vibrant period of artistic development in Romania. Petrașcu, a prominent female figure in Romanian sculpture, navigated a predominantly male-dominated art world. Here, the artist captures Rădulescu's likeness, but also seems to suggest something of her spirit. Consider the gaze, the set of the mouth. What do you read there? This was a moment in which women were actively pushing for recognition and equality across various fields, including the arts. Petrașcu’s choice to depict Rădulescu, a contemporary woman also making strides in her field, speaks to the power of female solidarity and mutual recognition. What does it mean for one woman artist to immortalize another? How might this act be seen as a form of resistance against patriarchal structures that often sidelined women's achievements? This sculpture invites us to consider the roles and representations of women in the arts and society.