Denis Mihai - The Violet Guardian

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Denis Mihai — The Violet Guardian, an original oil painting (abstract) from 2026, hand-signed with a certificate of authenticity, 120 × 90 cm, 2 kg, canvas delivered rolled, unframed, Romania, direct from the artist.

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A captivating portrait of a serene woman holding a mysterious violet cat, their presence bound by an unspoken connection. The glowing golden eyes of the feline contrast with the soft, luminous skin tones, creating a dreamlike tension between elegance and enigma. Subtle sparkles drift through the air, suggesting a world where beauty meets quiet magic. The composition evokes intimacy, protection, and a silent dialogue between two souls.
She holds the creature close, as if guarding a secret only they share. The cat’s glowing eyes pierce through the stillness, while her calm expression suggests both vulnerability and control. Wrapped in tones of violet and gold, the scene feels suspended between reality and imagination—a moment of intimacy where trust, mystery, and beauty coexist.

Mihai Denis, born in 1969, is a modernist painter with a distinctive artistic journey and a unique, recognizable vision. Trained at the School of Arts in his hometown and later refining his studies at the Institute of Fine Arts, the artist skillfully blends classical elements with modern innovation, creating works rich in emotional depth. His growing recognition is reflected in the presence of his artworks in numerous prestigious private collections worldwide, as well as in Romania.
Selected Exhibitions:
• 1994 – Solo debut, “Fragments and Lights”, “Apollo” Gallery, Bucharest, Romania
• 1998 – Solo exhibition, Romanian Cultural Center, Budapest, Hungary
• 2003 – Participation in the Fine Arts Salon, organized by the Romanian Artists’ Union (UAP)
• 2007 – “Travel Journal”, solo exhibition, “Dominus” Gallery, Vienna, Austria
• 2010 – Group exhibition, “Cultural Bridges”, Berlin, Germany
• 2014 – “Retrospective”, Art Museum, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
• 2017 – Participation in the Painting Biennale, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
• 2020 – “Respiro”, solo exhibition, “Konsthall” Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden
• 2022 – Charity group exhibition, “Artists for a Cause”, Bucharest, Romania
• 2024 – Recent solo exhibition, “Reconfigured Horizons”, “Contemporan” Gallery, Bucharest, Romania

- Comes with a hand-signed certificate of authenticity from Denis Mihai.
- The work is in excellent condition.
- Canvas with white primer, acrilic colors were used, made in Italy, super quality.
- The canvas is delivered rolled.
- The canvas will be delivered without a wooden frame.
- Shipping is done by roll, by means of a recognized courier service.
- Worldwide delivery is possible.


A captivating portrait of a serene woman holding a mysterious violet cat, their presence bound by an unspoken connection. The glowing golden eyes of the feline contrast with the soft, luminous skin tones, creating a dreamlike tension between elegance and enigma. Subtle sparkles drift through the air, suggesting a world where beauty meets quiet magic. The composition evokes intimacy, protection, and a silent dialogue between two souls.
She holds the creature close, as if guarding a secret only they share. The cat’s glowing eyes pierce through the stillness, while her calm expression suggests both vulnerability and control. Wrapped in tones of violet and gold, the scene feels suspended between reality and imagination—a moment of intimacy where trust, mystery, and beauty coexist.

Mihai Denis, born in 1969, is a modernist painter with a distinctive artistic journey and a unique, recognizable vision. Trained at the School of Arts in his hometown and later refining his studies at the Institute of Fine Arts, the artist skillfully blends classical elements with modern innovation, creating works rich in emotional depth. His growing recognition is reflected in the presence of his artworks in numerous prestigious private collections worldwide, as well as in Romania.
Selected Exhibitions:
• 1994 – Solo debut, “Fragments and Lights”, “Apollo” Gallery, Bucharest, Romania
• 1998 – Solo exhibition, Romanian Cultural Center, Budapest, Hungary
• 2003 – Participation in the Fine Arts Salon, organized by the Romanian Artists’ Union (UAP)
• 2007 – “Travel Journal”, solo exhibition, “Dominus” Gallery, Vienna, Austria
• 2010 – Group exhibition, “Cultural Bridges”, Berlin, Germany
• 2014 – “Retrospective”, Art Museum, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
• 2017 – Participation in the Painting Biennale, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
• 2020 – “Respiro”, solo exhibition, “Konsthall” Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden
• 2022 – Charity group exhibition, “Artists for a Cause”, Bucharest, Romania
• 2024 – Recent solo exhibition, “Reconfigured Horizons”, “Contemporan” Gallery, Bucharest, Romania

- Comes with a hand-signed certificate of authenticity from Denis Mihai.
- The work is in excellent condition.
- Canvas with white primer, acrilic colors were used, made in Italy, super quality.
- The canvas is delivered rolled.
- The canvas will be delivered without a wooden frame.
- Shipping is done by roll, by means of a recognized courier service.
- Worldwide delivery is possible.


Details

Artist
Denis Mihai
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
The Violet Guardian
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Romania
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
120 cm
Width
90 cm
Weight
2 kg
Style
Abstract
Period
2020+
RomaniaVerified
187
Objects sold
100%
Private

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