House in Poiana Marului 

"House in Poiana Marului" is a landscape painted by Horia Bernea, an artist who lived through the complexities of 20th-century Romania. Bernea lived through a period marked by dramatic political shifts, including World War II and the subsequent communist regime. His paintings often explore themes of identity, memory, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Bernea's work carries an emotional depth, inviting viewers to reflect on our relationship with the environment. The thatched roof and whitewashed walls speak to a traditional way of life, one deeply rooted in the Romanian countryside. Bernea once said, "Art is not a mirror to reflect the world, but a hammer with which to shape it." This idea encapsulates his approach to artmaking as a means of engaging with and transforming reality. "House in Poiana Marului" is more than just a depiction of a rural building; it's an exploration of heritage and the enduring power of place in shaping who we are.