Romania took hold of my heart in 2015 and since then has consumed my mind and soul. As with any genuine commitment, my relationship with this beautiful, complex country has grown and deepened over time as I have learned of its many tragedies, as well as its many triumphs. I have surrendered myself to Romania. [...] As I continue my Romanian journey, I marvel over the resiliency and fortitude of the people. I am fortunate to have developed close relationships, familial in many ways, with many Romanians. And I am eternally grateful to have been granted a Fulbright and honored to become part of this amazing community.
Fulbright75 Virtual Art Exhibit
The Fulbright Program has recently announced the opening for public viewing of the Fulbright75 Virtual Art Exhibit! The exhibition was curated in celebration of 75 years of the Fulbright Program. From documentaries to ceramics and everything in between, the virtual exhibition includes the work of 75 artists inspired by their Fulbright experience while living, working, and creating within their host community. Check out all the works at: https://www.fulbrightart.com/meet-the-artists
We would like to highlight and congratulate Vlad Constantin Basarab, 2013 Fulbright U.S. Student to Romania, for being featured in the exhibition with his sculpture titled ‘The Library.’ Through his art installations conceived in the form of archaeological sites, ancient libraries, and memorials, Vlad aimed to give his audience a place to reflect upon their own personal past. The installations refer to culture being the foundation of civilization, symbolized by the use of ceramic books in the construction of an archaeological site in the likeness of an archetypal library.
Vlad Basarab is a visual artist working with diverse mediums, concentrating on ceramics, installation, video and performance. More about his work at: http://www.basarab-art.com/
Vlad Basarab – The Library