Cape Caliacra 

Here we see Stefan Popescu's exploration of ‘Cape Caliacra’ rendered with oil on board. The painting invites us into a world where the rugged cliffs meet the restless sea. Popescu’s brushwork is direct, almost blunt, capturing the raw essence of the landscape. Notice how the composition divides the canvas, the heavy, ochre cliffs frame the churning, turquoise waters. The texture is palpable, you can almost feel the roughhewn stone and the cool spray of the waves. Popescu uses colour sparingly but effectively, the warm tones of the rocks contrasting sharply with the cool blues and greens of the sea. This stark contrast not only defines the physical space, but it also evokes a sense of tension. Ultimately, Popescu’s ‘Cape Caliacra’ presents us with a study in contrasts, a meditation on the interplay between form and formlessness, stability and change.