Alina Codin

My name is Alina Codin, and I am a visual artist dedicated to exploring the dual nature of reality: the connection between past and present, between the simple and the complex, between the inner self and the external one. My works range from minimalist, hand-drawn pieces that explore the power and sincerity of a line, to physical and digital collages and complex creations, rich in texture and color, that capture the visual chaos of the contemporary world.

A central aspect of my artistic practice is the representation of the social masks we wear daily. In my drawings and collages, I deconstruct the complexity of identity and the roles we play in the "jungle" of contemporary civilization. This duality is a reflection on how we adapt and transform ourselves to survive in daily interactions.

By juxtaposing disparate elements and using different mediums, I aim to offer the public a complex visual experience that invites both a smile and deep introspection on the self and our place in society. I use a cubist/surrealistic style to allow the viewer to build their own story, to discover the narratives encrypted within the symbols.

I graduated from the National University of Arts in Bucharest with a Bachelor's degree in Painting, and my two-year specialization in Scenography provided me with a unique perspective on space and narrative composition. I later pursued a Master's degree in Fashion and Costume Design.

My experience as a graphic designer in advertising agencies has also contributed to the development of a versatile style and a commercial vision, integrating elements of design and visual communication into my artistic work.
I am a permanent member of the Romanian Fine Artists' Union (UAP), a prestigious professional organization dedicated to the promotion and support of contemporary art.

2024
Solo Exhibition - "Chronicles of Absurdity", Brâncovenesc Palaces, Ground Floor Gallery, Bucharest, Romania
Group Exhibition - Collage Festival, Green Hours, Calea Victoriei, Bucharest, Romania
2023
Solo Exhibition - "The Paradox of Persona: Conventional States of the Unconventional Self", Brâncovenesc Palaces, Ground Floor Gallery, Curator Mihai Plămădeală, Bucharest, Romania
Group Exhibition - Romanian Association for Allergy Education, Artmark, Bucharest, Romania
2022
Group Exhibition - Miniature Salon, Pavel Șușară Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Bucharest, Romania
Group Exhibition - BIAMT (Timișoara International Miniature Biennial), Timișoara, Romania
2021
Solo Online Exhibition - "Echoes of the Spindle: A Return to Legacy", Romanian Cultural Institute, Istanbul, Turkey
Group Exhibition - "Blue Biennial", Brașov, Romania
Group Exhibition - Palace of the Parliament, Bucharest, Romania
Group Exhibition - Museum of the Romanian Peasant, Bucharest, Romania
2020
Solo Exhibition - "The Paradox of Persona: Conventional States of the Unconventional Self", M60, Bucharest, Romania
Group Exhibition - European International Biennial of Book Art, Castle Museum, Carei, Romania
Group Exhibition - National Village Museum, Buchare...