Haymaking 

Ion Andreescu's "Haymaking" captures a landscape in subtle hues, achieved through a thick layering of oil paint. The composition is anchored by a figure, and the scattered haystacks draw the eye across the scene. The artist manipulates color and texture to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. Notice how the light catches on the rough surfaces, a technique that destabilizes traditional landscape painting, which often aims for smooth, idealized representations. The brushstrokes are not blended; each mark remains visible, contributing to a fragmented image, which defies conventional notions of pictorial unity. Andreescu uses a semiotic system of signs, where the rural scene becomes a signifier of broader social and economic realities. The haystacks, for instance, may symbolize labour, sustenance, or the cyclical nature of life. The painting serves as a site for ongoing interpretation, inviting us to reconsider our relationship with the land and its representation in art.