Mihai Cotiga - Finding a Place
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Mihai Cotiga’s oil on canvas titled Finding a Place is a 2026 original surrealist work, 100 cm high by 70 cm wide, hand-signed on the back, mounted on a wooden stretcher, with a certificate of authenticity and shipped directly from the artist from Romania.
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As I continue my exploration of color and geometry, the figure is searching for a place, much like I am in my own life. The painting becomes a mirror of that journey. I believe many of us are, or have been, in this state of searching for where we belong. The journey itself should be made as enjoyable as possible, and that is what I aim for in this work.
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
As I continue my exploration of color and geometry, the figure is searching for a place, much like I am in my own life. The painting becomes a mirror of that journey. I believe many of us are, or have been, in this state of searching for where we belong. The journey itself should be made as enjoyable as possible, and that is what I aim for in this work.
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
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Artist
Mihai Cotiga
Sold with frame
No
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Finding a Place
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Romania
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
100 cm
Width
70 cm
Depiction/theme
Summer scene
Style
Surrealism
Period
2020+
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