About
Ioana Palamar
b. 1989. In Rădăuți town, Suceava county, Romania
Education: 2016 George Enescu National University of Arts, Iași
Lives and works in Iași
Ioana Palamar is interested in exploring her memories from childhood, whose strong influence is felt even today, like roots extending into the depths of the unconscious, waiting in a latent state to be discovered and subsequently dragged into the light of consciousness. According to Sigmund Freud’s theories, certain contents are repressed in the unconscious, due to a lack of access to the preconscious – conscious system, which is why, throughout life, we are condemned to undertake a labor that, in essence, represents a metaphor for recovering one’s own self overshadowed by the voices or echoes of others.
Stylistically speaking, Ioana Palamar’s works sit at the boundary between figurative and abstract, following a minimalist color path that betrays a certain degree of austerity, whose role is to outline a meditative-melancholic atmosphere, with accents of inner tensions.
About
Ioana Palamar
b. 1989. In Rădăuți town, Suceava county, Romania
Education: 2016 George Enescu National University of Arts, Iași
Lives and works in Iași
Ioana Palamar is interested in exploring her memories from childhood, whose strong influence is felt even today, like roots extending into the depths of the unconscious, waiting in a latent state to be discovered and subsequently dragged into the light of consciousness. According to Sigmund Freud’s theories, certain contents are repressed in the unconscious, due to a lack of access to the preconscious-conscious system, which is why, throughout life, we are condemned to undertake a labor that, in essence, represents a metaphor for recovering one’s own self overshadowed by the voices or echoes of others.
Stylistically speaking, Ioana Palamar’s works sit at the boundary between figurative and abstract, following a minimalist color path that betrays a certain degree of austerity, whose role is to outline a meditative-melancholic atmosphere, with accents of inner tensions.
2023 DUNKELHEIT, NAG (White Night of Galleries), Beciul lui Drossu Gallery, Iași.
2023 NEXURI, Smaranda Moldovan & Ioana Palamar, Beciul lui Drossu Gallery, Iași.
2022 MONO- / DIALOGURILE MEMORIEI, Smaranda Moldovan & Ioana Palamar, Park Gallery, Timișoara.
2022 TRACE, La Coyotera Taller Estudio International Residency Program, Clavijero Cultural Center, Morelia, Mexico
2021 ANESTEZIE, Dana Gallery, Iasi.
2017 INNER SHADOWS, Aparte Gallery, Faculty of Visual Arts and Design, George Enescu National University of Arts, Iași.
2016 ANSICHTEN DES ICHS, Kult 41, Bonn, Germany.
2024 ARTIS, Th Pallady, Nicolae Tonitza and O. Băncilă Galleries Iași.
2024 SCAF Contemporary Art Festival, Sibiu.
2024 ATELIER 35, Octav Băncilă Gallery, Iași.
2023 MEETING POINT– ARAD BIENNAL, Arad.
2023 SNAC (National Contemporary Art Exhibition), Bucharest.
2023 CITY LAYERS, Centro Cultural UFMG, Curator Rita Lages Rodrigues, Brasil.
2022 PUNCTE PUNCT PUNCTE 2008-2022 Anniversary exhibition, Dan Hatmanu Art Galleries
2022 AROUND THE SQUARE, Duke Hall Gallery, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America.
2021 SNAC (National Contemporary Art Exhibition), Bucharest.
2021 ARTIS, Iași.
2021 SALOANELE MOLDOVEI, 29th edition, Alfa, Frunzetti Galleries, George Apostu Contemporary Art Museum, Chișinău, Constantin Brâncuși Gallery.
2020 SNAC (National Contemporary Art Exhibition), Bucharest.
2020 FARBE IN DER STADT Organisation Salon Colore 2.0, München, Germany.
2020 JANELA ABIERTA I (Open window), Interstruct Workshop, Porto, Portugal.
2019 MEETING POINT – ARAD BIENNAL 2019, 7th edition, Arad.
2019 30 LEHRER DER UNIVERSITÄT DER ARTE GEORGE ENESCU AUS IAȘI, Rumänien zeigen Igre Gemälde! ( Jam Art Session), Kult 41, Bonn, Germany.
2019 MENSCH & WASSER, Crossart Association, Kunsttreff, Erkelenz, Germany.
2018 ATELIER 35, N.Tonitza and Th. Pallady Art Gallery, Iași.
2018 MENSCH & WASSER, Crossart Association, Alfeld, Germany.
2018 GRAFICA ROMÂNEASCĂ, Căminul Artei Gallery, Bucharest.
2017 AUSTELLUNG DER WERKE DER ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE-STIPENDIATEN AUS DEN JAHREN 2015 & 2016, Kunstmuseum, Hersbruck, Germany.
2016 AUSTELLUNG WORK & WOMEN, Frauenmuseum, Bonn, Germany.
2015 ERÖFFNUNGSAUSTELLUNG DIE KUNSTSTATION; Bonn, Germany.
2014 ROMÂNIA-SPANIA, DOUĂ CULTURI, DOUĂ PERSPECTIVE Exhibition, Iași.
2023 BRONZE MEDAL, Visual Art Expo EUROINVENT, 15th edition, European exhibition of creativity and innovation.
2023 INVENTICA MEDAL, INVENTICA. ȘTIINȚA CREATIVITĂȚII Art exhibition.
2022 INVENTICA MEDAL, International Exhibition of INVENTICA, 26th edition.
2020 PRICE FOR YOUNG ARTISTS, ARTIS Art exhibition..
2020 BRONZE MEDAL, EUROINVENT Visual Art Expo, 12th edition, European exhibition of creativity and innovation.
2019 SILVER MEDAL, EUROINVENT Visual Art Expo, Balș House, Iași.
2013 THE PRICE OF EXCELLENCE, Painting, Visual arts category, S. Celibidache Foundation, TRIBUT VALORILOR CULTURALE ROMÂNEȘTI National contest, Bucharest.
2012 ANNUAL AWARD, Faculty of Visual Arts and Design, George Enescu National University of Arts, Iaşi.
2012 PRIZE FOR PAINTING, ATELIER 35 Art exhibition., Iași.
aBOUT iAȘI
Known as The Cultural Capital of Romania, Iasi is a symbol in Romanian history, it is the second-largest city in Romania, after the national capital Bucuresti, and the seat of Iasi County. Located in the historical region of Moldavia, Iasi has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Romanian social, cultural, academic and artistic life. Iasi is one of the most important education and research centres of the country and its social and cultural life revolves around: “Palace of Culture”, “Vasile Alecsandri” National Theater, “Moldova State Philharmonic”, “Opera House”, “Iasi Athenaeum”, “Botanical Garden” , “Central University Library”, the high quality cultural centres and festivals, an array of museums, memorial houses, religious and historical monuments.
U.N.A.G.E. IASI ART RESIDENCY
”U.N.A.G.E. IASI ART RESIDENCY” functions within George Enescu National University of Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Iasi, Romania.
The main aim of ”U.N.A.G.E. IASI ART RESIDENCY”is to create various and complex cultural events in Iasi, by getting in touch the artists-in-residence with the students from George Enescu National University of Arts and also with the local artists, in order to exchange ideas and to share experiences as for a future possible collaboration.
Cafeteria
The artists-in-residence have the opportunity to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at an elegant establishment, such as the Sfântul Nicolae Guest House, which belongs to the Metropolitan Church. This service is available from Monday to Friday, between 9 AM and 5 PM. The price for a dish ranges from 2 to 6 euros. The artists also have the opportunity to enjoy their meals at several restaurants located close to their accommodation. Additionally, there are a few supermarkets in the neighborhood, like Auchan supermarket (about 20 minutes walking from the accommodation).
Accommodation
The artists-in-residence have the option to stay in a private room with a private kitchen and bathroom at the T20 student hostel, which is located within Tudor Vladimirescu Campus, part of Gheorghe Asachi Technical University. It is a 15-minute tram or bus ride to our university. The price per night varies: 65 lei (approximately 13 euros) for a single room, 85 lei (approximately 17 euros) for a double room, and 95 lei (approximately 19 euros) for a triple room. The organizer of the residency is responsible for booking the accommodations.
Studios
The artists in residency will work in the studios from the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, George Enescu National University of Arts. The studio is for free.
The artists in residency will benefit from a part of art materials for free.
