Dorin Lupea

Lupea Dorin was born in a Sibian Village, but his parents had lived in Victoria, where he spent his childhood and school years. At the age of 57 years he returned to native his lands in search of a simple life, free from stress and more peace. Sumerna was where the artist has installed his new workshop where he can implement his lifelong dreams. He fondly remembers the advice his mother gave him wich followed him everywhere his steps took him. "As a child i carved in wood or picked up twigs with various forms and sat them in every way. I always had discussions with mother trying to explain to me that I'd better think of another college, a job that brings me money. I was a stubborn kid and I wanted to be a great artist even if my mother would not always agree with me, saying it's not a good job" says Dorin Lupea. After graduating from high school, he went to Cluj and enrolled at the Art Academy. In 1980 he graduated Sculpture at Cluj. While still a student he carried out a series of works and organized exhibitions. He then moved to Bucharest where he was recruited by a team of historical monuments restorers. "I worked at Cotroceni Palace, on the restoration of St. George in the center of Bucharest. Then I organized a workshop in th...

Graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts "Ion Andreescu" from Cluj Napoca, class of 1980 class of Jeno Korondi

Member of the Artists Union of Romania since 1982

Exhibitions in Romania:

Since 1979, participating in numerous municipal, republican and group exhibitions.


Solo exhibitions:

1998 Claix Grenoble, France

2001 Gallery "Horizon", Bucharest



Restoration Activity : structure and stone

National Theatre in Braila

"Toma Stelian" House, Bucharest

"Cotroceni" Palace, Bucharest

"Peles" Castle, Sinaia

"St. George" Church, Bucharest



Exhibitions abroad:

International Exhibition Centre "Dantesca", Italy

1990 Travelling exhibition "Romania saluta Europa" in France, Belgium, Austria

1993 Group Exhibition - Belfort, France

1994 Sculpture exhibition - Belfort, France

1995 Group Exhibition - Mouscron, Belgium

1996 Group Exhibition - Gallery "Au Virage" Switzerland

1996 Exhibition of Painting and Sculpture "Chambre de métiers" - Belfort, France

1997 Exhibition of paintings and sculptures - Gallery "Perin Gilles" - Delle, France

2000 IV Biennial of the "30" - Space "Georges Sadoul" Center "Saint Charles", France

2000 Autumn Salon - Painting-Sculpture - Couthenans, France


Work in museums and private collections :

Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art - Targu-Jiu, Romania

Museum of History and Art - Belfort, Fran...