Iași, Romania, November 17-23/2025, international group exhibition;

The contemporary exhibition entitled 'Features of Immutable Realities' presents a range of artistic ideas, unifying them through a central thematic focus of spiritual and existential nature, frequently drawing inspiration from the literary works of C. S. Lewis, notably with respect to the subjects of imagination and faith. The artistic compositions under consideration seek to elicit a sense of tension between that which is visible and that which is not, manifest in a variety of ways. These include the juxtaposition of the desolate industrial landscape and the revitalisation of natural environments, as well as the philosophical pursuit of internal truth and a comprehension of the concept of eternity. The imagination serves as a medium of knowledge, and can be considered in the context of Lewis's conceptualisations concerning Narnia, or the symbolically transposed reality of the world. Other ideas focus on Christian symbolism, exploring the connection between humans and nature, through the fragility of material existence, or the profound enigma of prayer and the fortitude to confront spiritual darkness. 'Features of immutable realities' is an exploration of the abstract spiritual, presented through a series of artistic creations. These creations are designed to provoke contemplation among viewers on themes of identity, temporal perception, and enlightenment. The objective of this concept is to promote introspection and enable the perception of realities that are not immediately apparent to the human eye. This is done with a view to exploring the notion of transcending a purely tangible understanding of reality.

A. L.

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