Silvia Radu Explained
Silvia Elena Radu (born 30 June 1935) is a Romanian sculptor, potter, and painter.[1]
Born in Pătroaia-Vale, Dâmbovița County, she graduated in 1960 from the Bucharest Academy of Fine Arts[1] She is the wife the sculptor Vasile Gorduz.[2]
Her work is in the Tyler Collection of Romanian and Modern Art.[2] She is the author of monumental works in public spaces in Romania and of sculptures which can be found in public and private collections.
Art in public spaces
- 1965 - "Legend of Master Manole", Herăstrău Park, Bucharest
- 1986 - "Heroes memorial statue", Potlogeni
- 1969 - "Environmental sculpture", Costinești
- 1971 - "Neptune" marble sculpture, Neptun
- 1994 - The "Saint George" bronze sculpture, St George Square, Timișoara
Awards
- 1968 - the 2nd prize for sculpture of the Union of Artists
- 1974 - the 2nd prize for monumental art
- 1999 - Memory and Project Exhibition Award
- 2003 - "Prometheus Opera Omnia" Award of the Anonymous Foundation, together with Vasile Gorduz
Further reading
Notes and References
- Web site: Radu, Silvia . Oxford Art Online . 29 November 2021 . en .
- Web site: Silvia Radu . Tyler Collection of Romanian and Modern Art . 29 November 2021.
