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Romanian sculptor (born 1935) 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.

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

Her work is in the Tyler Collection of Romanian and Modern Art. 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. ^ "Radu, Silvia". Oxford Art Online. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Silvia Radu". Tyler Collection of Romanian and Modern Art. Retrieved 29 November 2021.

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