About

Adrian Iliescu

Welcome to my art world! I’m an ultracontemporary artist, actively participating in international programs and exhibitions and my paintings are also in important collections, all over the world. Curentlly my paintings are selling in Art Galleries from New York, Austria, Mykons, Romania and Germany

I was born in Romania and studied arts, but—following the example of my father, a judge, and many of my relatives studying and working in this field—I also continued studying law.
Still, my artistic soul has always been seeking something more, a deeper purpose, a way of giving something greater to this world, to impact more people. That’s why I returned to art.

I paint powerful and colorful images, with Pop Art accents, mostly of women with their eyes closed and animals like horses and hummingbirds. Through these subjects, I try to create lenses for the viewer—something that makes you stop and look with wonder, and really appreciate the divine details hidden in everyday life. But I don’t only want to be known for beautiful imagines. In today’s world, AI will do this for you- I want to create an interactive experience with message, purpose and context – so interactive that becomes even an tactile experience given by textures and materials.
I use mixed media—heavy body acrylic paint for bold textures and a strong tactile quality, combined with purest gold and platinum leaves, and even Pure Gold Bars(999 parts per thousand). These materials help bring focus back to the strength and beauty of the symbols that have always inspired me: the woman, the horse, and the hummingbird. Each one so powerful yet fragile.

In all my portraits, the eyes are closed—suggesting a moment of quiet reflection or introspection. But beyond the perceived drama, this gesture invites the viewer to “live by faith” and trust in the unseen, to move forward with hope and confidence. My intention is to remind us that, even when we cannot fully understand or control the world around us, we must trust that everything will align in due time.
The three rectangles present in each of my artworks draw inspiration from Mondrian’s work, yet I bring them into the present, forging a connection between the past, the present, and the eternal. The number three, with its symbolic ties to the trinity and unity, represents a perfect harmony that transcends time.
The use of turquoise and powder pink as a background for my paintings reflects the fragile beauty of our marine ecosystems, symbolizing the coral reefs and phytoplankton that are essential to the health of our planet. In times of environmental uncertainty, I feel it is critical to bring awareness to the importance of conserving these ecosystems. The disappearance of these life-sustaining systems would lead to a collapse that we must actively avoid.

There are repetitive elements in all of my works—symbols and themes that have stayed with me for a long time. Through them, I want to build a bridge that helps others find meaning. These ideas are about the passing of time, the different stages of our lives, and the precious, fragile nature of our existence. I hope my work can awaken something in the viewer—a feeling, a memory, a sense of presence

My work comes under the name Donum ex Deo, which means “a gift from God.” A reminder that everything we have is, a gift.
My technique is expressive and intentional. Every gesture—whether it’s a brushstroke, a color, or a material—carries emotional, spiritual, and symbolic weight.

Welcome to my art world! I’m an ultracontemporary artist, actively participating in international programs and exhibitions and my paintings are also in important collections, all over the world. Curentlly my paintings are selling in Art Galleries from New York, Austria, Mykons, Romania and Germany

I was born in Romania and studied arts, but—following the example of my father, a judge, and many of my relatives studying and working in this field—I also continued studying law.
Still, my artistic soul has always been seeking something more, a deeper purpose, a way of giving something greater to this world, to impact more people. That’s why I returned to art.

I paint powerful and colorful images, with Pop Art accents, mostly of women with their eyes closed and animals like horses and hummingbirds. Through these subjects, I try to create lenses for the viewer—something that makes you stop and look with wonder, and really appreciate the divine details hidden in everyday life. But I don’t only want to be known for beautiful imagines. In today’s world, AI will do this for you- I want to create an interactive experience with message, purpose and context – so interactive that becomes even an tactile experience given by textures and materials.
I use mixed media—heavy body acrylic paint for bold textures and a strong tactile quality, combined with purest gold and platinum leaves, and even Pure Gold Bars(999 parts per thousand). These materials help bring focus back to the strength and beauty of the symbols that have always inspired me: the woman, the horse, and the hummingbird. Each one so powerful yet fragile.

In all my portraits, the eyes are closed—suggesting a moment of quiet reflection or introspection. But beyond the perceived drama, this gesture invites the viewer to “live by faith” and trust in the unseen, to move forward with hope and confidence. My intention is to remind us that, even when we cannot fully understand or control the world around us, we must trust that everything will align in due time.
The three rectangles present in each of my artworks draw inspiration from Mondrian’s work, yet I bring them into the present, forging a connection between the past, the present, and the eternal. The number three, with its symbolic ties to the trinity and unity, represents a perfect harmony that transcends time.
The use of turquoise and powder pink as a background for my paintings reflects the fragile beauty of our marine ecosystems, symbolizing the coral reefs and phytoplankton that are essential to the health of our planet. In times of environmental uncertainty, I feel it is critical to bring awareness to the importance of conserving these ecosystems. The disappearance of these life-sustaining systems would lead to a collapse that we must actively avoid.

There are repetitive elements in all of my works—symbols and themes that have stayed with me for a long time. Through them, I want to build a bridge that helps others find meaning. These ideas are about the passing of time, the different stages of our lives, and the precious, fragile nature of our existence. I hope my work can awaken something in the viewer—a feeling, a memory, a sense of presence

My work comes under the name Donum ex Deo, which means “a gift from God.” A reminder that everything we have is, a gift.
My technique is expressive and intentional. Every gesture—whether it’s a brushstroke, a color, or a material—carries emotional, spiritual, and symbolic weight.