Artwork
A ce miroase? A ce miroase?
A ce miroase? A ce miroase? is a print by Gheorghiu Val. It dates from 1984 and is held in the collection of the Moldova National Museum Complex. A ce miroase?
About this work
Overview
A ce miroase? A ce miroase? is a work by Gheorghiu Val, created around 1984. It consists of a blank canvas wrapped in brown paper, tied with string, and bearing handwritten notes and a stamp.
Subject & Meaning
The title, translating to 'What does it smell like? What does it smell like?' in Romanian, poses a question rather than describing the work. The inquiry into scent may be an invitation to consider the relationship between art and sensory experience.
Technique & Style
The work's simplicity is achieved through the use of everyday materials: a blank canvas, plain brown paper, and string. The handwritten notes and stamp on the paper add a touch of mundane documentation, contrasting with the expectation of a traditional artwork.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gheorghiu Val made prints and paintings in a raw, direct style that feels like a punch to the ribs.
