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Alexandru Darida Biography<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n [vc_column_text]About<\/p>\n

Alexandru Darida is an artist known for his pioneering social activist art. His work includes oil paintings, drawings, and acrylic sculpture that speak to such diverse subjects as the promotion of stem cell research and the politically charged relationship of man with nature.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]

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<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Darida considers art to be \u201cthe soul of the people\u201d and feels that \u201cif you touch people\u2019s hearts then that art will stay forever\u201d. His style is closely associated with the chiaroscuro technique initially pioneered by Leonardo da Vinci, further developed by Caravaggio, and finally perfected by Rembrandt to achieve a dramatic intensification of action or atmospheric mood with a dimension of psychological depth.<\/p>\n

The post-romantic art of Alexandru Darida harks back to the radiance of medieval illuminations. Claudia Moscovici in \u201cRomanticism and Postromanticism\u201d, writes: \u201c\u201dDarida\u2019s women are allegorical phantasms that populate our childhood fantasies and dreams. His application of paint is both delicate and rough; soft plays of light and shadow highlight the luminosity of gold. At the same time, the vitality of heavy, swirling paint applied with a palette knife endow his paintings with a modern feel\u201d.<\/p>\n

Darida\u2019s style has become refined over the years, with many of his works featuring, or even being applied to, musical instruments and\/or incorporating natural and manmade objects as part of what has become to be known as \u201cVibrant Expression.\u201d Darida exhibits a seamless transition from one medium and subject to another, and he sees a correlation between the message he seeks to convey and the medium of the art form. Hence, he chooses the medium of acrylic for his sculptures that are influenced in their form by the Romanian sculptor Constantin Br\u00e2ncu\u0219i (1876-1957), because it is transparent, just as you can see through the many layers of thin glazes that he applies in his paintings. The contemporary vibrant expression is described by Sarah Seamark, Editor in Chief of Art World, in the May 2008 issue: \u201cDarida utilizes found objects that merge elements of abstract and sculptural forms that represents a reconciliation with self and our surroundings. Their use, in combination with Darida\u2019s classic painting technique, is designed to create a distinguished, forward-looking style.\u201d<\/p>\n

Due to his passion for music and philosophy, as well as his restless temperament and craving to discover an ideal of purity, his subjects are in a state of constant flux. Darida tackles such controversial issues as stem cell research, renewable green energy sources, man\u2019s place in relation to nature, and music related to the cosmic forces. The color \u2013 or absence of color \u2013 shape and meaning of his work all has its roots in a certain universal energy. This force runs through all of Darida\u2019s work as he extends his earlier artistic exploration of man and nature to the hot issues of the environment, global warming, and green energy. He sees the subjects as interlinked with stem cell research in that the quality of the future of mankind, indeed all of life on earth, is at stake on these fronts. In the process of addressing powerful philosophies and ideals on such topics he seeks through his artwork to create a buzz and encourage dialogue \u2013 hence his moniker of artist as social activist.[\/vc_column_text]

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Awards and recognitions
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International Prize Cristoforo Colombo Art Explorer, Genova, Italy, 2017
\nAward of Merit, ATIM\u2019S Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Art, Florence, Italy, 2017
\nInternational Award Francisco Goya, Barcelona, Spain, 2017
\nATIM\u2019S Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Art, Montagnac, France, 2016
\nAward of Excellence in Arts, American Romanian Academy of Arts and Science, 2015
\nMember of American-Romanian Academy of Arts and Science, 2015
\nMember of The Arts Club of Chicago, 2014
\nPresident\u2019s Award American Electrology Association, 2012
\nHoliday Fundraiser for Romanian Cultural Exchange, 2012
\nAward of Excellence, City of Chicago, 2010
\nThe Art of Human Rights, benefiting Heartland Alliance, 2010
\nChicago Symphony Orchestra Bridges between Art & Music \u2013 benefiting CSO\u2019s outreach programs targeting all segments of the Chicago community, 2010
\nBenefit night for Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation, 2009
\nMisericordia Heart of Mercy, Chicago, provides a continuum of care and network of services for people with developmental disabilities. Darida worked as a teacher, helping children to prepare an art show where their artworks were auctioned as a fundraiser, 2008
\nArt against Aids \u2013 Heartland Alliance, 2008
\nSotheby\u2019s Legends of our Time Art Show and Auction benefiting The Rett Syndrome Research Foundation, 2001<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Commisions
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Portrait of Mircea Eliade, Romanian historian of religion, fiction writer, philosopher, and professor at the University of Chicago. Commissioned by Chicago University in collaboration with George Predescu, Romanian Consul General in Chicago, 2009
\nBenefit night for Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation, 2009
\nPortrait of Nicolae Titulescu, well-known Romanian diplomat and Minister of Foreign Affairs for Romania 1927-1928, commissioned by Dr. Eliot Sorel director of the SiMARC Foundation and professor at George Washington University, 1999<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Portraits and artwork in private and corporate collections
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Michael, the last King of Romania, reigned 1927-1930 and again 1940-1947
\nEmil Constantinescu president of Romania 1996-2000
\nThe current president of Romania Traian B\u0103sescu
\nMircea Geoan\u0103, Ambassador of Romania in Washington DC
\nYo-Yo Ma, American cellist and virtuoso, 2009
\nOpera singer Angela Gheorghiu, 2004
\nFrench tenor Roberto Alagna, 2004
\nDr. Richard Byrne, MD, chairman of the neurosurgery department at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago
\nDr. Marilyn Kessler and her husband, Dr. John A. Kessler, MD, a Northwestern University neurologist who is researching the potential of stem cells to treat spinal cord injuries, as well as Alzheimer\u2019s disease
\nAndre Watts, the great pianist, 1993<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Copyrighted and published pieces
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\u201cStem cell research\u201d 2008
\n\u201cNew Life\u201d 2008
\n\u201cForever \u201d 2007
\n\u201cAllegro Moderato\u201d 2005
\n\u201d Interlude\u201d 2006
\n\u201cDouble violin concerto\u201d 2005
\n\u201cViaggio Musicale\u201d 2005
\n\u201cWedding Dream \u201c2005
\n\u201cConcertino\u201d 2004
\n\u201cLa Donna Con Fiori\u201d 2004
\n\u201cThe Old Mask\u201d 2004
\n\u201cThoughts of an Angel\u201d 2004
\n\u201dA Mid-Summer Night\u2019s Dream\u201d 2004
\n\u201cBeethoven \u201d 2004
\n\u201cFalling in Love\u201d 2004
\n\u201cCarnavale di Venetia\u201d 2003
\n\u201cSymphonic Poem\u201d 2003
\n\u201cThe whisper of Spring\u201d 2003
\n\u201cAutumn in Toscana\u201d 2002
\n\u201d Whisper\u201d 2001<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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National and International Publications, Reviews and Articles
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National Register\u2019s Who\u2019s Who | Library of Congress | ISBN 0-9702264-3-8
\nLumea \u015fi Noi, TVR International | Watch Alex Darida la TVRi | RTN Chicago Episodes | Blip, May 2012
\nClipa \u2013 \u201cPictura Lui Darida \u2013 Reflectie a Dezechilibrului Ecologic Contemporan\u201d, Mariana Cuceu, MD, MPH | June 2008
\nOccidentul Romanesc \u2013 Alexandru Darida | May 22, 2011 Review \u2013 Art Show Chicago
\nGandacul de Colorado \u2013 Alexandru Darida | Review for the City Hall Chicago Art Show April 20, 2010
\nRomania Libera \u2013 Alexandru Darida | March 20, 2010 Review City Hall Chicago Exhibition
\n\u201cRomanticism and Postromanticism\u201d | Claudia Moscovici, Lexington books, hardcover 2007, paperback 2010 \u2013 \u201d The Iconic Art of Alexandru Darida\u201d
\nArt World News, September 2009 \u2013 \u201cDarida, Pioneer and Social Activist,\u201d article by Sarah Seamark, Editor in Chief
\nArt Business News, January 2009 \u2013 \u201cArtist Rides the Green Wave,\u201d article by Gabriel Kiley
\nRomanian Tribune, July 11, 2008 \u2013 Review of the art of Alexandru Darida in relation to nature
\nArt World News, May 2008 \u2013 \u201cDarida\u2019s Work a Catalyst to Preserve Nature,\u201d article by Sarah Seamark, Editor in Chief
\nAlexandru Darida\u2019s artwork appears in \u201cWurzeln im Licht Sathmar 2006 \u2013 Helmut Berner \u201d Zeitgenossische Rumanische Lyrik Antologie de poezie Romaneasca- Radacini in Lumina. This is a bilingual Romanian -German Anthology of Romanian poetry. The book is illustrated with art of Romanian artists from all over the world
\nArbus, North Florida\u2019s Arts & Business magazine, December 2006 \u2013 \u201cPainter Alexandru Darida \u2013 Venetian Dreams,\u201d review by Madelaine Peck
\nArt World News, July 2005 \u2013 \u201d Darida\u2019s Painted Musical Sculptures.\u201d
\nArt World News, May 2001, Artist Vitae \u2013 \u201cAlexandru Darida: The Pursuit of Artistic Freedom,\u201d article by Joelle Blaskey
\nAmerica \u2013 Newspaper September 1999, \u201cPowerful Call to Fight Breast Cancer,\u201d article by Mariana Cuceu MD<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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              • Ch\u00e2teau Saint Martin de la Garrigue, \u201cTop 60 Masters of Contemporary Art,\u201d Montagnac, France<\/li>\n
              • Arts Club of Chicago Gallery, Chicago, IL<\/li>\n
              • Casa Romana, \u201cArt And Opera,\u201d San Francisco, CA<\/li>\n
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                  • United Nations Headquarters,\u201dClimate Change and Quantum Energy\u201d (attended by Ban Ki Moon, former Secretary General of the UN), New York, NY<\/li>\n
                  • Cal Tech Art Show, Pasadena, CA<\/li>\n
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                        • Steven Lucas Fine Arts, Laguna Beach, CA<\/li>\n
                        • Griffith Art Gallery, Pelham, AL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                            • REpose Gallery,\u201cGlobal Consciousness, \u201d Chicago, IL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                • C. Anthony Gallery,\u201cWings of Dreams\u201d, Beaver Creek, CO<\/li>\n
                                • James Coleman Signature Gallery, St. Augustine, FL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                      • Millan Gallery, Fort Worth, TX<\/li>\n
                                      • \u00a0C. Anthony Gallery, Beaver Creek, CO<\/li>\n
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                                          • International ArtExpo New York, New York, NY<\/li>\n
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                                          • Monsoon Gallery, Bethlehem, PA<\/li>\n
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                                            • International ArtExpo New York<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                              • International ArtExpo Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]About Alexandru Darida is an artist known for his pioneering social activist art. His work includes oil paintings, drawings, and acrylic sculpture that speak to such diverse subjects as the promotion of stem cell research and the politically charged relationship of man with nature.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Darida considers art to be \u201cthe soul<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":59,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-landing.php","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-692","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alexandrudarida.com\/newsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/692","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alexandrudarida.com\/newsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alexandrudarida.com\/newsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alexandrudarida.com\/newsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alexandrudarida.com\/newsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=692"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/alexandrudarida.com\/newsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/692\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4521,"href":"https:\/\/alexandrudarida.com\/newsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/692\/revisions\/4521"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alexandrudarida.com\/newsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=692"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}