ANTISYMMETRIC: Romanian-Canadian Perspectives in Contemporary Art

The third edition of our annual Salon of Romanian-American Artists marks a true milestone as we present, for the first time, an exhibition devoted to Romanian-Canadian visual creativity. This project highlights the diversity of contemporary sensibilities by showcasing a group of five artists – Mona Ciciovan, Cătălin Domniţeanu, Carmen Smutneac, Costin Tuţă, Vasile Trif, and the late Ecaterina Pascaluta known as Ica Pas (1931-2020) – who explore the concept of "antisymmetry”, inviting a reflection on the artistic dialogue between two cultures, Romanian and Canadian, while at the same time underlining the creative contrasts and merging differences between the two respective identities. The works engage viewers in a conversation about the exhibition’s overarching themes, fostering fresh understandings of, and new perspectives on, contemporary realities.

Each of the five artists contribute their own interpretations of physical, metaphysical, spiritual, social, and existential themes, offering insights into the complexities of human experience. Their…