Virtual exhibition Dia-Chronos - Τranscending Τime | Claudiu Guraliuc

A Digital Ode to the Old Masters

A collection inspired by the aesthetics of Old Masters paintings, especially what is commonly referred to as the Baroque period.

Our featured artist draws inspiration from the Old Masters, especially the Baroque period, celebrating their meticulous detail, the interplay of light and shadow, and their ability to immortalize the human form.

This collection brilliantly captures the Baroque's depth and drama by mastering lighting and composition. It adds an intimate, emotional touch reminiscent of classical portraiture, creating timeless yet profoundly personal images.

Witness the rebirth of these classical aesthetics in the digital era. Our artist replicates and reinvents techniques, resulting in technically impeccable and emotionally resonant images, blending the past's elegance with modern innovation.

Transcending Time melds the past and present, inviting you to explore timeless themes of beauty, form, and the human condition. It's an artistic journey that bridges generations.

Claudiu Guraliuc is a fine art photographer and educator, based in Cluj, Romania. He is a Master Photographer, holding the Associate distinction with The Master Photographers Association in the UK, and the distinction of Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain.

He`s been awarded numerous international accolades, in October 2020 receiving the Fine Art Photographer of the Year award, at the Master Photography Awards Gala in the UK, with an image part of his painterly, baroque-inspired series.

In January 2022, he received the International Master Photographer of the Year 2021 award, one of the top accolades in the industry. He was also presented with the Portrait and Fine Art Photographer of the Year awards, at the 38th Annual Master Photographers International Awards in the UK.

In 2023 he becomes the first Romanian photographer to win a FEP Camera Award, receiving the European Bronze Camera in Fine Art from the Federation of European Professional Photographers.

He had his work published by some of the largest circulation photography magazines and has artwork present in galleries, private collections and museums in Europe, Asia and United States. Represented by the Katsea Art Gallery, Baltimore, Maryland, USA and Influx Gallery, Notting Hill, London

Awards and Publications (2018-2023)

Artist statement

As a photographer, I am constantly inspired by the aesthetics of Old Masters paintings, especially what is commonly referred to as the Baroque period. Their attention to detail, use of light and shadow and ability to capture the human form in a way that is both realistic and ethereal, is something that I strive to bring into my photographs.

I am particularly drawn to the way that Old Masters were able to convey a sense of depth and three-dimensionality in their paintings, by the way that classical painting was able to convey that sense of grandeur and drama.

I try to recreate this sense of depth and dimensionality in my own photos, by carefully controlling the lighting and composition of my shots, through the use of dramatic lighting and posing.

At the same time, I also seek to bring a sense of intimacy and emotion to my work, drawing on the traditions of classical portraiture to create images that are both timeless and deeply personal and that speak to the enduring beauty and humanity of the human experience.

My work is first and foremost an attempt to translate the aesthetic of the Old Masters to the means of expression of digital photography.

This involves not only replicating their techniques but also finding ways to bring their style into the 21st century. To achieve this, I experiment with digital techniques trying to create images that are both technically proficient and emotionally resonant, images that are not only visually striking, but also deeply evocative and expressive.

Through my work, I hope to bring a sense of classical refinement and sophistication to contemporary photography, while also exploring the timeless themes of beauty, form, and human condition. I believe that by combining the best of the past with the possibilities of the present, I can create images that are both timeless and modern, and that will continue to inspire and move viewers for generations to come.

Ultimately, my goal is to pay homage to the traditions of the Old Masters while also finding ways to make their aesthetic relevant and accessible to contemporary audiences.

Nikolaou Gyzi 5, Chora Tinos Island Greece

Νικολαου Γύζη 5, Χώρα Τήνος, Κυκλάδες