A CONFESSION OF DAN BRAD

I was trained, during the years of study, in the academic painting. This did not determine me to hold myself upon the same coordinates. I have studied the abstract painting admirinng the abstract expresionist artists, especially being fascinated by Willem de Kooning’s artwork, finding myself in his manner of representation.

Willem de Kooning was influenced by Cubism, adding new elements, through abstraction, disposing of strength and colour, he created the Abstract expressionism. What I did, was to take it further, bringing to light the essential spirit - the beauty of divine creation, in a new manner of representation which I named it Realism of Conception.

I decompose the nature, things and emotions till abstraction, sometimes leaving a certain element on canvas or through title I offer a counterpoint to the viewer who will be able to walk the way back to real and playing a role in the act of creation, thus a fusion, between individual and the artwork, being accomplished.

To you, who love beauty my artwork is addressed, and I hope that your eyes and your souls will enjoy it, in esthetic emotion and spiritual fullnes, discover the new valences in the contemporary art.

OPINIONS ABOUT DAN BRAD

“ I feel an unspeakable joy seeing a new generation, of artists of real profundity, rising and growing, whose works bring great satisfaction. The Abstract expressionism is difficult to taste for a large part of the public. What I appreciate in his works is the natural way to allow the viewer ( experienced and inexperienced ) introducing himself, unnoticeable, into a special world, without constraining him to accept the Realism of Conception - he accepts it in a natural way, understanding and perceiving artist’s intentions and I may say his artistic confidences. This is a great achievement ! “

Erdos Iudita - Art Critic

Satu Mare, Romania (2010)

“ We enjoyed viewing your artwork. Your vision is strong and original. “

Isabelle Cozart - Gallery Director

Lanning Gallery, Arizona, U.S.A.

“ The artist is situated in an interior of the fundaments - a kind of land of genesis, of confinement just accomplished in which all created things discover each other and become friends gradually, sensing their common roots. His artworks have been a part of art collections from different cultural areas for a long time, this certainly indicates an unusual expressiveness and a depth of his message and his artistic language.

Exceptional artistic experience, the artwork of the painter Dan Brad fascinates us and rearranges our retina with his each and every new work. ”

Ovidiu Cosuletu - Art Critic

Catalog de expozitie (1996)

“ Working in his native Transylvanian region of Romania, painter Dan Brad explores colorful and dynamic Abstract expressionism. Occasionally, one of his paintings features a nearly figurative form, while the rest of the image booms with bright hues, energetic movements and strong forms. These abstractions are Brad's focus, as he crafts energy, flow and direction with a build-up of swooping shapes, lines and shades. Playing with this changing, shifting imagery, Brad gives his works titles that reflect their shapes but do not confine meaning.

His abstractions, despite their eclecticism, always organize themselves around shelters, structures and architectural shapes. In so doing, Brad invites us to engage the forms by interpreting and redefining them. Stylized roofs, caves, windows and doorways punctuate his fluid landscapes, but do not confine the viewer. With these spaces and refuges, Brad invites viewers into the works; he carves a space within his art from which we may look back out. Finally, he explores our sense of interiority by portraying his own. ”

Agora Gallery, New York, U.S.A.

Press Release (2008)