Composition 

Editor: So, here we have Ion Alin Gheorghiu’s painting titled "Composition," seemingly undated and painted with acrylic. It has a bold presence. The colours are quite striking, especially the contrast between the red and black. What do you see in this piece? Curator: For me, it’s a raw scream onto canvas! Gheorghiu doesn't just paint; he seems to wrestle with form. I feel an echo of early Expressionism, that urgency to depict inner turmoil. There's something wonderfully childlike in its directness, too. Does it strike you as primitive in that way? Editor: Definitely, it reminds me of outsider art. How do you make sense of the distorted figure? Is it a portrait? Curator: Perhaps it is! Or maybe it’s a deconstructed portrait. Look how the planes intersect, creating tension. I get the impression of someone trying to rebuild reality from shattered fragments. Also the colour palette makes me feel agitated yet grounded in basic sensations... Like standing near an active volcano, you know? Editor: It does! I hadn't thought of the Expressionist angle. I was too focused on the bold lines and raw texture. The colours really amplify the intensity of feeling. Curator: It’s about feeling rather than knowing, isn't it? It grabs you viscerally before you can even think about it. I keep returning to that idea of rebuilding and restructuring. Maybe that's the human condition expressed plainly: our constant effort to rebuild ourselves. Editor: I like that idea. Thanks for sharing that, it’s made me appreciate the layers beyond just its visual boldness.