Florina Drăguș (b. 1991, Ploiești) is a Romanian visual artist who graduated in 2016 from the Painting Department of the Bucharest National University of Arts. Her work is deeply rooted in the observation of life in its ever-evolving, multifaceted forms. Drăguș’s practice explores the dynamic interplay between self and environment, with particular focus on the synergy of the natural world and its influence on human experience.
Engaging with a broad range of media—including painting, sculpture, and object-based works—Drăguș uses materials such as scraps of wood and organic forms to explore and reframe the connection between the subjective self and objective reality. Through a reflective process, she transforms these materials, redirecting them towards new purposes that mirror both her psychological and physical experiences. This transformative process allows her to recompose fragments of observation into fluid, harmonious structures that convey a deeper, dynamic exchange between the mind, body, and world.
At the heart of her work lies the reinterpretation of the concept of landscape—not simply as a visual or physical space, but as a metaphorical one, wherein internal and external realities converge. Drăguș’s compositions evoke a sense of movement and change, reflecting the infinite forms of existence and their constant adaptation to the surrounding environment. Her works invite viewers into a contemplative space where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, offering a glimpse into the ongoing search for self and meaning.
Ultimately, Florina Drăguș’s practice is a continuous dialogue between materiality, nature, and the psyche—a reflection of the fluidity of existence and the ever-changing nature of being.
