Andrei Nitu delves into the complexities of human behavior, particularly the paradox of people seeking power while presenting themselves as altruistic. His paintings form a visual catalog of symbols that subtly reveal underlying motives and desires. Rather than presenting ideas directly, his work invites reflection, encouraging viewers to engage with deeper emotions and societal undercurrents.
Influenced by film and cinematic iconography, his pieces often carry a lingering, evocative quality, like moments frozen in time. This connection to the visual language of film gives his paintings a narrative depth, where each image feels like part of a larger story unfolding just beyond the frame. Most of his works are life-sized or slightly larger, making them relatable and immersive. Their scale compels viewers to step back and absorb the entire image, adding to the experience of gradually uncovering meaning.
Andrei’s art explores humanity’s fixation on power and the fear of aging, from tyrants to close friends. His powerful imagery engages the mind, drawing attention to how we value objects and respond to universal symbols. His paintings play with perception, allowing viewers to question what they see and feel beneath the surface.
Whether realistic or abstract, Andrei’s works guide and manipulate how we interpret them. He chooses painting for its ability to blur the line between two-dimensional images and the illusion of depth, creating layers of meaning that unfold over time, much like a film’s progression from scene to scene.
| 2024 | Garden of Lies, Stigter van Doesburg, Amsterdam |
| 2023 | Your Honesty, Atelier 35, Bucharest |
| 2023 | Transparent Technologies, Solo Exhibition, Sanquin, Dutch Blood Bank Amsterdam, |
| 2023 | By and By, Stigter van Doesburg, Amsterdam |
| 2023 | open:source space, Amsterdam |
| 2023 | Art Safari, Bucharest |
| 2022 | Three Birds No Stone, LaakClub, Den Haag |
| 2022 | To Give a Dog a Name, Billytown, Den Haag |
| 2021 | Lean and Mean, Loods 6, Amsterdam |
| 2021 | Performed for G.R. Gustina—Klof: Bario di Spiritu, Stroom, Den Haag |
| 2021 | Time 2121 Capsule, Goodbuy Gallery, Bucharest |
| 2021 | Good Days Forever, The Grey Space in the Middle, The Hague |
| 2020 | Where to? Young Artists about Migration, MNAC, Bucharest |
