Title : THE REFUSAL TO DISSOLVE Artist name: CRISTINA TALEA Dimensions: 100/70cm Descriptions : acrylic on canvas Unique : hand signed AUTHENTICATION DATE: _034/03/2026_ 
 The Refusal to Dissolve explores the idea of staying whole in the face of external forces. A dense orange form interrupts the fluid vertical structure, standing firm instead of blending into the surrounding space. It suggests resistance, identity, and the choice to remain defined rather than dissolve. After a long experience in scenography, architecture, and interior design, the artist Cristina Talea returns to abstract painting and manual work as a form of authentic expression in a visual context dominated by digital imagery and artificially generated technologies. Her artistic practice is a conscious return to gesture, materiality, and real emotion. Her professional experience in interior arrangements directly influences how abstract compositions are constructed, with bold colors and the balance of the works being thought out in relation to space, light, and architecture, aiming to enhance and harmonize the environment. Encouraged by the reactions of clients whose spaces have been complemented by her paintings, the artist embraces showcasing her works as a return to manually created art in the authentic sense of the word. The work is an original abstract painting, manually crafted in acrylic on canvas, measuring 100 x 70 cm, using professional-quality acrylic colors. The size is balanced, neither aggressive nor too small, allowing the space to breathe and the work to be perceived as a unique object. The painting is unframed, with additional edges of approximately 3.5- 4 cm on each side, suitable for various mounting or framing solutions. It is recommended to stretch it and visit a specialized place for mounting. The work is signed in the original, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. It is also signed and dated on the back of the piece. The painting will be delivered rolled, in a protective tube, properly packaged for safe transport. It is advisable to analyze all images and detailed photographs; colors may vary slightly from the actual colors of the paintings depending on screen settings. Unique work. The images in the presentation are montages and may vary in size to better illustrate the details of the painting. The actual dimensions are those stated in the description. ABOUT CRISTINA TALEA Visual Artist | Architect | Scenographer Contemporary Abstract Painting Works in Bucharest, Romania ARTISTIC PROFILE Visual artist specializing in contemporary abstract painting, with a plastic language centered on vertical rhythm, texture, layering, and atmospheric depth. Her practice explores the relationship between memory, structure, and space, creating contemplative surfaces where matter becomes a bearer of atmosphere. Her training in visual arts and architecture, along with extensive experience in scenography and interior design, is reflected in her attention to proportion, visual balance, and the integration of the work within architectural space. EDUCATION Nicolae Tonitza High School of Plastic Arts, Bucharest Specialization in Visual Arts Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urbanism, Bucharest Architecture and Spatial Design PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Scenographer – Television Industry Designed and created over 300 set designs for studios and stages. Experience in spatial composition, volume, light, and atmosphere. Long-term collaborations with production teams for live and recorded shows. Direct influence on artistic practice: vertical rhythm, structure, layering, perception of space. Architecture & Interior Design Designed and realized high-end private residences. Emphasis on spatial coherence, materiality, atmosphere. Integrated artworks into architectural space. Developed a refined sense of scale, proportion, and the relationship between the work and the space Works acquired for private collections in Romania, Spain, Italy, Germany, Finland, Austria, the United States of America, France, and the United Kingdom