Artist brings German art back to Romanian village
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Zoica Niculescu, a painter established in Germany, recently exhibited her work in Vulpeni, Romania, the village she left four decades ago.
Niculescu connected with her hometown through a local knitting club, which invited her to show her paintings. The exhibition, a success according to local librarian Rodica Drăguț, then expanded to a larger showing at the “Ion Minulescu” Public Library in Slatina. Niculescu brought the paintings specially from Germany for the exhibitions.
Her work encourages viewers to consider humanity’s evolution and its connection to nature, prompting reflection on how the world might be “remade.” She often depicts anthropomorphic trees, seeing a strong link between humans and the natural world. Beyond the exhibitions, Niculescu also held a painting workshop for local students in Vulpeni, noting they already had a strong foundation thanks to an annual summer art school in the area.
She hopes to establish a permanent painting workshop in the village, providing a dedicated space for children and teachers to create art. Niculescu believes that passion is more important than financial gain when choosing a career and stressed the importance of preserving manual skills.
