Ana-Maria Dinu

I focused my studies and body of work in the visual direction, both in art and design. I enjoy mixed techniques and styles in order to achieve a comprehensive speech.

Be Aware

"Journey Through Shapes: A Reflection on Awareness, Understanding, Acceptance, and Forgiveness"

In the realm of shapes and stones, there exists a narrative woven from the essence of awareness, understanding, acceptance, and forgiveness. Each artwork stands as a testament to the weight of emotions and the lightness of being, told through the silent language of form and material.

The journey begins with "Awareness," embodied in the steadfast geometry of a triangle. Here, the material envelops the shape with a determined presence, its weight pressing firmly against the edges. Atop this foundation rests a stone, substantial and resolute, symbolizing the weight of newfound insight. It is a moment of clarity, where the material and stone combine to announce a revelation.

Understand

Moving forward, we encounter "Understanding," manifested in the graceful lines of a rhomb.

The material, though still present, begins to yield slightly to the shape beneath, hinting at a shift in perspective. The stone, smaller yet no less significant, represents the evolving nature of comprehension.

It is a step towards a deeper connection, where the weight of knowledge is tempered by a growing sense of lightness.

Accept

Next, we arrive at "Acceptance," embodied in the sturdy form of a square.

Here, the material recedes further, revealing more of the shape it seeks to define. The stone, reduced in size yet undeniably present, symbolizes the courage found in embracing what is.

It is a moment of surrender, where the weight of resistance gives way to the freedom of acceptance.

Forgive

Finally, we reach "Forgiveness," encapsulated within the perfect harmony of a circle. The material, now a mere whisper against the shape, allows its essence to shine through in its entirety. Above this culmination stands the smallest stone, bearing its light weight. It is a gesture of release, where the heaviness of grievances fades into the vast expanse of forgiveness. Here, in the circle's gentle curve, we find the completion of a journey—a journey through shapes and stones, through awareness, understanding, acceptance, and ultimately, forgiveness.

As the stones grow smaller, their weight lessening with each step, we are reminded of the cyclical nature of emotions. Just as the heaviness of the material gives way to the lightness of the stone, so too can the burdens we carry transform into moments of liberation. In this exploration of form and philosophy, we are invited to contemplate the shapes of our own journeys, embracing the weight of our experiences while embracing the freedom that forgiveness brings.