ARTIST BIO
ADINNA® is a Romanian-born painter and photographer living and working in Dallas, Texas, United States. Born 1978 in Bucharest, Romania, ADINNA’s early work influence consists in the realms of fauvism of Henri Matisse. Later, the artist stepping into introspective and self exploration, resonates with the School of New York abstract expressionism, the most prominent art current shaping the mid 20th century, after the second world war, and extending to present times.
ADINNA® started drawing and painting as a child. Growing up in a family of artisans originally from Transylvania, she was educated in the practice of arts and artisan crafts from an early age. She finds her inspiration in nature and the time spent at her family country homes, learning the creation of decorative objects from Earth-based ingredients. Situated on ancient grounds with breathtaking natural beauty, she grew up surrounded by myths and legends, wisdom teachings and art. Childhood memories, the light, colors and textures, are expressed in her paintings and photography.
ADINNA’s work conveys the essence of a golden era, in which she relates to her past, and taps into the future though the filter of a perpetual now presence. Light, emotion, symbolism are transformed into color and dimension. Artist’s connection with the eternal source of life, light and love, stands beyond time and the material.
ARTIST STATEMENT
“Since the beginning, my art is a reflection on the nature of the universe and the origin of human soul. My artworks are visual reflections about self-identity and freedom of expression. Each piece is an invitation to travel beyond structure, time and space. Often bringing to light ancient symbols, sacred geometry, I am creating a space for thought and emotion. At the present, am focusing on the relation between the subconscious memories and love, as source of all other human emotions and actions, the basis of behavior and personality development.“
ART EXHIBITIONS, FESTIVALS AND SHOWS
2023 Blue Dragon Art Gallery, FGII Fine Art Productions-Dezigned, Beeman Dallas 2023 Blue Dragon Art Gallery, Art And Jazz Exhibition 2023 Blue Dragon Art Gallery, Opening Show 2023 Adinna Art Gallery & Studio Show 2023 Blue Dragon Art Gallery, FGII FGII Fine Art Productions Winter Mix, CANVAS DALLAS 2022 Goldmark Cultural Center Winter Art Walk, Dallas, Texas 2022 Goldmark Cultural Center Summer Art Walk, Dallas, Texas 2022 Adinna Art Gallery & Studio Opening Show, Dallas, Texas 2019 Ellison | Valencia Gallery, Bishop Arts District, Dallas, Texas
2018 Studio 214, Tyler St Art Walk, Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX
2018 Addison Art Center, Addison, Texas
2018 Art After 5, Addison, Texas
2018 Gifts from the Goddess’ Garden, Metropolitan Press ARTSPACE, Dallas, Texas
2018 Renewal, Deep Ellum Art Company, Dallas, Texas
2017 Masks Off, South Dallas Cultural Center, Dallas, Texas
2017 Art Monaco, French Riviera, Monaco, EUROPE
2017 Architectural Digest Design Show, New York City
2017 Artexpo New York, Pier 94, New York City
2017 “Through the Lenses” Photography, Gallery 3, Dallas, Bishop Arts District, Dallas, Texas
2017 Ten 20 Gallery, Plano, Texas
2017 RED, TheGallery7680, Frisco, Texas
2016 Flyer Art Gallery, Rome, Italy, EUROPE
2016 Gallery Ten 20, Plano, Texas
2016 Gallery 3, Bishop Arts Dallas, Texas
2016 Sept Show, Gallery 3 Bishop Arts, Dallas, Texas
2016 Spectrum Art Fair, Miami, Florida
2016 Art Monaco, French Riviera, Monaco, EUROPE
2016 ArtExpo NYC, NY
2016 Architectural Digest Design Show, Manhattan, New York
2016 Fresh Start, Frisco Gallery at Discovery Center, Frisco, TX
2015 For the Love of Artists, Kettle Gallery Dallas, Texas
2015 For the Love of Kettle, Kettle Gallery Dallas, Texas
2014 Texas It’s a Culture Thing, Luminarte Gallery Dallas, Texas
2014 United States Mexico Cultural and Educational Foundation Gallery, Canal Fest, Las Colinas, Texas
2013 TVAA Gallery, Members Show, Dallas, Texas
2013 Symbiosis, Plaza Arts Center, Carrollton, Texas
2013 Jubilee of Cultures, Plaza Arts Center, Carrollton, Texas
2012 Giddens Gallery of Fine Art Grapevine, Texas
2011 Solo Show Marquis Grapevine, Texas
2011 Heart instead of Head, Clique Gallery, Dallas, Texas
2010 African Visions, ARTFEST Gallery, Dallas, Texas
2010 The Screen Door, Duo Show, One Arts Plaza, Dallas,Texas
2009 Hollman Las Colinas, Solo Show, Irving, Texas
2009 Coppell Nations Festival, Coppell, Texas
2009 Romanian Cultural Nights, Solo Show, Colleyville, Texas
2009 Las Colinas Art Studio Solo Show, Las Colinas, Texas
2009 Aloft Las Colinas, Solo Show, Irving, Texas
2008 Las Colinas Art Studio, Solo Show, Las Colinas, Texas
2007 Victorian House Gallery, Plano, Texas
2007 Irving Arts Center, Irving, Texas
2007 Dallas Elbow Room, Dallas, Texas
2006 Irving Art Tour, Irving Arts Association, Irving, Texas
2006 Irving Arts Center, Irving, Texas
2005 Sandella’s, Solo Show, Las Colinas, Texas
CORPORATE ART COLLECTIONS
Trammell Crow Co., Hilton Hotels, Remax HQ Southlake, Destiny Surgical Center Frisco, Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Spinsci Technology, Hollman Las Colinas Business Center, Aloft Hotel Las Colinas, Forest Park Medical Center Dallas
PRIVATE ART COLLECTIONS
US, France, Greece, Germany, Holland, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Romania and other countries.
NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICE
2019 Artist Outreach
2019, 2018 Texas’ National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, 5×5 Art Show
2018 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation,
2017 Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson’s Annual Congressional Art Competition, Art Juror Helped judge the artwork of high school students within TX30 Congressional District on behalf of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson.
2015 to 2017 North Texas Legal Aid
2006 to 2013 NTCIV North Texas Council for International Visitors
ACTIVISM & MEMBERSHIPS
Nasher Artists Circle
Texas Visual Arts
Association Americans for the Arts
The Resonance Academy, Nassim Haramein Resonance Science Foundation, Lifetime Delegate
Edgar Cayce’s Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.)
NOMINATIONS & INVITATIONS
2019, 2018 International Fine Art Biennial Basel Invitation
2019, 2018, 2017 FLORENCE BIENNALE, UNESCO
2018 12th Pollux Award 2018 5th Biennial of Fine Art & Documentary Photography, Barcelona, Spain
2017 4th Biennial of Fine Art & Documentary Photography, Berlin, Germany
2018 Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers
1990 to 1997 GOVERNMENT OF ROMANIA, EU, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION OLYMPICS
I’ve won multiple Olympics awards in regional and national Olympics competitions organized by the Government of Romania, Ministry of Education, (some organized in collaboration with The Ministry of Education of France) in Mathematics, Music, Theatre, Creative Writing, History, Philosophy, French Language Study and Philosophy In French Language.
JOURNALISM & PUBLISHING
2006 to 2013 Romanian VIP International Magazine Founder, Editor
2010 to 2012 Las Colinas Online, Local Online News Founder, Editor
INDEPENDENT ART & CULTURAL DIVERSITY EVENTS
2007 to present, Juror, Curator, Concept Creator, Developer, Advocate
2007 to 2012 Romanian Cultural Heritage Series, Dallas Fort Worth, Founder, Organizer
2006 Romanian Food & Traditions Festival, Colleyville, TX, Marketing
EDUCATION
2001 The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Psycho-pedagogical Training Certificate, DPPD, Certification for Teaching
2001 The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bachelor of Science in Economics, Hospitality & Service Management & Marketing
1997 V Madgearu Economic 1 College, Certification Hospitality Management & Marketing
LANGUAGES
Romanian (native), English, French (second), Italian, Spanish (professional proficiency), German (intermediate), Portuguese (basic)
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