Mihai Cotiga - Making Sense of Things
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Mihai Cotiga's oil on canvas surrealist portrait Making Sense of Things (2025), hand signed on the back, original edition, mounted on a wooden stretcher, 40 × 30 cm, excellent condition, direct from the artist with a certificate of authenticity.
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This painting grew out of fragments, intuition, and decisions made without overthinking. Geometry and color surround a calm, expressive face, creating a contrast between structure and emotional presence.
The figure suggests someone who has learned to remain grounded and kind despite constant change. Positivity here is not naïve, but earned, built slowly, layer by layer, through experience and awareness.
The painting is executed in oil on canvas and is mounted on a wooden stretcher. The painting will be meticulously packaged and shipped directly from Mihai Cotiga's studio, ensuring it reaches collectors in flawless condition. The artwork is hand-signed on the back and includes a certificate of authenticity.
Mihai Mircea Cotiga is a Romanian artist whose journey from Turnu Măgurele to Bucharest has been marked by an unrelenting pursuit of curiosity and innovation. His works explore the intersection of art history, photographic manipulation, and AI, pushing the boundaries of traditional oil painting. With a Master's degree in Architecture from the University “Spiru Haret” in Bucharest, his unique perspective bridges the structural precision of architecture with the expressive depth of fine art.
Cotiga's paintings, often featuring older figures in dreamlike and surreal settings, weave together threads of history, memory, and a distinct appreciation for the human experience. He primarily works with oil paints, valuing their rich texture and historical gravitas, which allow him to explore light, texture, and emotion in profound ways. His art has been acquired by private collectors worldwide, resonating with those who appreciate both technical mastery and conceptual depth.
Exhibitions:
2025 - Group show - Romanian Design Week 2025 - M Society - May
2024 - Group show - Fluidități ale formei (Culturama Festival) - Brașov, Romania - July-August
2023 - Group show - Figures 2023 - CICA Museum - Gimpo, South Korea - August-September
2021 - Group show - Fusion Arts Fair 2021 - Bucharest, Romania - June
2018 - Group show - Singular-Art - Nijmegen, Netherlands - May-September
2016 - Personal exhibition - University "Spiru Haret" - March-April
2013 - Personal exhibition - Museum of Bucharest - November
For more of Mihai Cotiga's works, visit his Instagram: @mihaicotigapaints
This painting grew out of fragments, intuition, and decisions made without overthinking. Geometry and color surround a calm, expressive face, creating a contrast between structure and emotional presence.
The figure suggests someone who has learned to remain grounded and kind despite constant change. Positivity here is not naïve, but earned, built slowly, layer by layer, through experience and awareness.
The painting is executed in oil on canvas and is mounted on a wooden stretcher. The painting will be meticulously packaged and shipped directly from Mihai Cotiga's studio, ensuring it reaches collectors in flawless condition. The artwork is hand-signed on the back and includes a certificate of authenticity.
Mihai Mircea Cotiga is a Romanian artist whose journey from Turnu Măgurele to Bucharest has been marked by an unrelenting pursuit of curiosity and innovation. His works explore the intersection of art history, photographic manipulation, and AI, pushing the boundaries of traditional oil painting. With a Master's degree in Architecture from the University “Spiru Haret” in Bucharest, his unique perspective bridges the structural precision of architecture with the expressive depth of fine art.
Cotiga's paintings, often featuring older figures in dreamlike and surreal settings, weave together threads of history, memory, and a distinct appreciation for the human experience. He primarily works with oil paints, valuing their rich texture and historical gravitas, which allow him to explore light, texture, and emotion in profound ways. His art has been acquired by private collectors worldwide, resonating with those who appreciate both technical mastery and conceptual depth.
Exhibitions:
2025 - Group show - Romanian Design Week 2025 - M Society - May
2024 - Group show - Fluidități ale formei (Culturama Festival) - Brașov, Romania - July-August
2023 - Group show - Figures 2023 - CICA Museum - Gimpo, South Korea - August-September
2021 - Group show - Fusion Arts Fair 2021 - Bucharest, Romania - June
2018 - Group show - Singular-Art - Nijmegen, Netherlands - May-September
2016 - Personal exhibition - University "Spiru Haret" - March-April
2013 - Personal exhibition - Museum of Bucharest - November
For more of Mihai Cotiga's works, visit his Instagram: @mihaicotigapaints
Details
Artist
Mihai Cotiga
Sold with frame
No
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Making Sense of Things
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Romania
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
40 cm
Width
30 cm
Weight
2 g
Depiction/Theme
Portrait
Style
Surrealism
Period
2020+
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