Silvia Radu

For the Moldovan politician, see Silvia Radu (politician).
Silvia Elena Radu
Born1935
Pătroaia-Vale, Dâmbovița County, Kingdom of Romania

Silvia Elena Radu (born 30 June 1935) is a Romanian sculptor, potter, and painter.[1]

Born in Pătroaia-Vale, Dâmbovița County, she graduated in 1960 from the Bucharest Academy of Fine Arts[1] She is the wife the sculptor Vasile Gorduz.[2]

Her work is in the Tyler Collection of Romanian and Modern Art.[2] She is the author of monumental works in public spaces in Romania and of sculptures which can be found in public and private collections.

Art in public spaces

  • 1965 - "Legend of Master Manole", Herăstrău Park, Bucharest
  • 1986 - "Heroes memorial statue", Potlogeni
  • 1969 - "Environmental sculpture", Costinești
  • 1971 - "Neptune" marble sculpture, Neptun
  • 1994 - The "Saint George" bronze sculpture, St George Square, Timișoara

Awards

  • 1968 - the 2nd prize for sculpture of the Union of Artists
  • 1974 - the 2nd prize for monumental art
  • 1999 - Memory and Project Exhibition Award
  • 2003 - "Prometheus Opera Omnia" Award of the Anonymous Foundation, together with Vasile Gorduz

References

  1. ^ a b "Radu, Silvia". Oxford Art Online. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Silvia Radu". Tyler Collection of Romanian and Modern Art. Retrieved 29 November 2021.

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