Alexandra Calin

I was born in Brasov, Romania, in 1982. I always had drawing and painting as a big part of my life, but my studies were mostly science-oriented, leading me to study architecture at the “Ion Mincu” University of Bucharest.

After that I also studied makeup and calligraphy, because I was always being drawn to the perfection of form as a reflection of something deeper, a quality of harmony and equilibrium.

I started painting again in 2013, after a painful time in my life, first as an emotional outlet, and later as a way of forcing myself to see the beauty surrounding me.

Technically I usually fall back to oil paints, but I also work with soft pastels and watercolors.

I love details and exploring them deeply. I tend to lose myself in trying to find perfection and meaning of shapes and strokes. I use bright, vibrant colours just enough to coax the viewer into a positive, lively mood.

In the end, my ultimate goal is to have my art become a gift of peace and serenity and to touch the hearts of those who come in contact with it.

2012-2014 - Magda Vacariu Art School
2001-2008 - University of Architecture and Urbanism "Ion Mincu", Bucharest, Romania

February 2017 (solo exhibition): "1000 Wishes" - German Cultural Center, Brasov, Romania

January 2017 (group exhibition): “Saloanele de arta Brasov - painting and sculpture section”, Europe Gallery, Brasov, Romania

June 2016 (solo exhibition): "Soul Garden" - painting and illustration, "Reduta" Cultural Center, Brasov, Romania


October 2015 (group exhibition): “Paintings and Drawings” - Magda Vacariu Art School, Bistro de l’Arte, Brasov, Romania


May 2013 (group exhibition): “Portraits”, Magda Vacariu Art School, Arts Tower, Brasov, Romania


March 2013 (group exhibition): “Recent Paintings”, Magda Vacariu Art School, Colaj Cafe, Brasov, Romania