Cristian Calistru

21/02/2025

Veil

A fleeting silhouette, draped in mystery and desire.

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16/02/2025

Duality

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4m

09/02/2025

First self-portrait on canvas.

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04/02/2025

"Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Me." (Matthew 16:24)

For this piece, The Altar of Sacrifice, I started with the desire to visually explore the symbols found on the Great Schema worn by Orthodox monks. Using digital collage techniques, I wanted to represent them in a way that doesn't confine them to an isolated "sacred" space but brings them closer to our everyday lives, no matter who we are or where we find ourselves.

Every detail tells a story. The cross inscribed with IC XC NIKA (Jesus Christ Conquers) is not just a sign of divine victory but also of the personal struggles each of us carries. The crown of thorns, the spear, and the sponge remind us of suffering and humility, but also of acceptance. The ladder symbolizes the inner ascent, the constant struggle between falling and rising, while the pillar speaks of perseverance and the trials we face. The rooster, seemingly a simple symbol, reflects the fragility of our faithfulness and those moments when we forget who we truly are.

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01/02/2025

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20/01/2025

Yesterday, I paid a short visit with some friends to the Museum-Workshop . We had a conversation with the artist , who, among other things, told us how the idea of creating such a space came about, as well as about the people of the area.

30/12/2024

20/12/2024

Today, December 20th, when Saint Ignatius Theophorus is celebrated, Christian and folk traditions intertwine in a day full of significance. Known as Ignat in rural areas, this day marks the ritual slaughter of pigs, preparing households for the festive meals of Christmas and New Year. This custom, symbolizing abundance and family unity, is accompanied by rituals and superstitions, as well as reflections on the loss of the tradition’s original meaning.

The artistic project "Ignat", created in collaboration with illustrator Ana-Maria Lemnaru , explores the human relationship with sacrifice through a visceral and raw lens. With a critique of modern excess and consumerism, the series reinterprets the Romanian tradition, engaging in a dialogue between ritual and contemporary perspectives, challenging viewers to reflect on the meaning of these customs today.

16/12/2024

From the photo series "The Masked"

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13/12/2024

            În perioada 5 decembrie 2024 – 19 ianuarie 2025, Muzeul Literaturii „Nicolae Gane” din Iași găzduiește expoziția de fotografie…

11/12/2024

Many thanks to the TVR Iași team for their commitment and encouragement!

În perioada 5 decembrie 2024 – 19 ianuarie 2025, Muzeul Literaturii „Nicolae Gane” din Iași găzduiește expoziția de fotografie „MOROJAN”. Vernisajul a avut l...

09/12/2024

Many thanks once again to Mihaela Cozma, Loredana Gaspar, and Ana Maria Lemnaru for being by my side in organizing the opening of the "Morojan" exhibition, which took place on December 5th!

I also want to thank the team at the "Nicolae Gane" Museum, Iași for hosting the event and everyone who attended!