Remus Grecu

Remus Grecu was born in 1976 in Bucharest, Romania. He studied at the University of Arts in Bucharest before moving to London and Stockholm.

Remus Grecu’s paintings transport the viewer into idyllic worlds where light and beauty reign supreme. At the heart of these scenes is a radiant female figure, a muse who embodies grace and elegance. Surrounded by lush, opulent details—rich silk garments, vibrant fruit, endless blue skies, and majestic, snow-capped mountains—Grecu’s work evokes a sense of tranquility and abundance. 

His mastery of luminous color brings a dreamlike quality to each composition, inviting viewers to step into a realm where the boundaries between interior and exterior dissolve, much like the Renaissance paintings that inspire him. 

The central figure in these paintings draws from Cunégonde, the heroine of Voltaire’s Candide, symbolizing the fleeting beauty of youth and the impermanence of life. Through her presence, Grecu reflects on the tension between beauty and decay, creating a timeless yet poignant contrast. However, his paintings are not mere meditations on transience; they are also a response to the harsh realities of our flawed world. In contrast to the corruption, suffering, and chaos that define our existence, Grecu’s paintings offer an alternative—a vision of what he calls “the best of all possible worlds.” Inspired by the luminous, carefully composed works of the Renaissance, Grecu infuses his paintings with a contemporary sensibility, reimagining classical ideals of beauty and harmony for modern times. His art serves as a counterpoint to the imperfections of our current reality, presenting a serene and perfect world—one filled with light, happiness, and an almost otherworldly sense of peace. Through these works, Grecu invites us to contemplate not only what is, but what could be, if we allowed ourselves to imagine a world beyond the flaws of our own.