The genre scenes created by Oana Farcas are deeply immersed in the exploration of sensory experiences and synesthesia, which play fundamental roles in shaping emotional memories and the development of human personalities. The paintings depict various everyday activities such as eating, bathing, or engaging in conversations, all of which involve tactile gestures and actions that trigger a wide range of emotional and chemical responses in individuals. Farcas' artworks connect gestures, textures, and vibrant colors to create an intimate and warm atmosphere within the scenes.
By focusing on specific objects with meticulous attention to detail—such as champagne glasses, shells, ceramics, jewelry and luxurious textiles like velvet, brocades or silky wraps—Farcas is able to evoke a rich and sensory-filled environment. These objects are used as elements to convey the presence of intimate histories, hinting at eroticism and the rituals associated with it. The emphasis on these objects and textures serves to intensify the viewer's focus on the sensorial nature of the scenes. Farcas's art triggers emotional responses and evokes memories associated with touch, sight, taste and smell, creating a multi-sensory experience for the viewer.
The inclusion of intimate histories between couples and the implied rituals of eroticism not only adds depth to the scenes but also invites the viewers to engage with the complex emotional aspects of human relationships. Oana Farcas's genre scenes are meant to be sensory journeys. By utilizing various textures and elemets Oana creates an immersive rich experience and explores the depth of human sensations, emotions, and intimate connections. Oana Farcas’ paintings are magnetic, inviting viewers to step into the artwork rather than merely observe it. This approach to painting establishes a synesthetic connection that goes beyond visual appreciation. When a painting possesses a "magnetic atmosphere," it suggests a strong pull, an irresistible quality that draws viewers in, making them feel subjects of the scene. Such artwork triggers memories in the viewers and creates an almost tangible sense of presence within the painted world. The artist's technique and style play a crucial role in creating magnetic effects. Through skillful use of vivid tints, large diversity of brush strokes, textures and composition Oana establishes a captivating environment that resonates with viewers on a much deeper level. The aim to foster a communion or emotional connection with the audience speaks to the artist's intention to transcend the boundaries between the artwork and the public. By eliciting a sense of magnetism or allure, Farcas’ paintings encourage the viewers to immerse themselves into the depicted scenes, dissolving the boundaries between the coloured worlds transposed on canvases and the real one.
The Magician depicts a dinner scene involving specific elements that symbolize courtship, eroticism, and the sensory experiences associated with romantic encounters. The combination of a clam and champagne evoke luxurious and lush emotions involved in such experiences. The champagne bubbles are highlighted as an extremely suggestive detail, symbolizing chemistry and a mixture of sensations associated with desire. The dinner setting itself is portrayed as a genre scene, emphasizing that food is a source of exuberant sensations. The act of eating triggers various chemical processes, enhancing the sensory experience for the characters and the viewers alike. The wave decoration on the tablecloth, in harmony with the shells, adds a decorative element that refers to the chemistry or connection between the characters. However, despite the movement and symbolism, the scene maintains a sense of pure realism, focusing on the natural rather than mystical or supernatural elements. The intention appears to be to depict a genre scene without surrealist undertones.
The intersection of the characters' gazes suggests that they are both captivated by the food and somewhat absorbed in their own thoughts, a psychological state often seen during courtship rituals. Additionally, the discrepancy between the late dinner menu and the bright midday light creates an unnatural amalgamation of elements, transforming the scene into a "momentum" of sensations experienced as a couple. This shift suggests that both characters may be daydreaming or thinking about seaside escapades, adding depth and complexity to the emotional landscape of the scenes Overall, "The Magician" appears to be a vivid portrayal of a dinner scene that invites the viewers to contemplate the multifaceted nature of human relationships and desires.
Chemistry To Burn Bittersweet Romance 2 : The use of tactile gestures of the female character associated with shell shapes illustrated on the bed wrap could represent a strong connection and intimacy between the characters without necessarily depicting them in a portrait. The emphasis appears to be on creating a sensory connection between the viewer and the erotic history of the couple suggested through the presence of many sea shells filled with red hues. The warm discussion between the subjects and the rich atmosphere that surrounds them might imply deep nature and emotional richness of their relationship The ultra-bright chandelier refers to the inner brightness and warmth between the two. The unreal objects and the unnatural constructions of the space are meant to evoke the uniqueness of sensations. By juxtaposing those elements the artist explores how experiences and sensations are individually perceived emphasizing that they cannot be replicated identically.
Urban Mermaid depicts an intimate bathing scene and the portrayal of a character in a moment of recollection, possibly after a significant event or experience. The sitting position on the bath-tube indicates the character's intention to regain her self-confidence. By juxtaposing a rich palette of blue hues Oana suggests the character’s need to relax and reflect upon an experience. The inclusion of steam in the frame, which implies hot waters, might represent a purifying ritual and the intention of the subject depicted to detach mentally from the intense experience. By representing the condensation process on the ceramic tiles of the bathroom walls Farcas also suggests the deep need of the character to internalize and assimilate the psychological remnants of such an experience. The presence of fresh flowers within the heated environments indicates a contrast between coolness and heat and it refers to the contrasting temperatures and emotional states within the character, indicating a complex interplay between different emotional or mental temperatures.
Nostalgia depicts a female figure in a reclining pose, focused on evoking sensations of love, nostalgia, and intimacy. The setting appears to be deeply personal with the character secluded from the external world. The lack of portrayal details of the subject suggests, once more, that Farcas puts a strong accent on the sense of intimacy and on a specific psychological state per se, not on the particular subject living a particular experience. The use of a frame of the mind projected onto a background, akin to a cinema screen, implies that the scene is a projection of the character's inner thoughts. Nostalgia emerges as the prevailing emotion conveyed by the character. Despite being depicted inclined and appearing very much alive, the character seems to be absorbed by daydreaming. This altered state of mind is emphasized by the use of deep purples in contrast with the light greens of the background. The thin silky curtain evokes the realm of deep thoughts and in the meantime suggests a barrier preventing the viewer from fully comprehending the character's insights, mental processes and true feelings. The painting is infused with "psycho material chemistry" and appears to describe the intricate interplay between psychological and material elements.
Twisting My Sobriety sets the background for transformative emotions and evolving narratives. The details of the laced dress as well as the concealed jewel that the character holds at her back like a weapon could imply a hidden strength or potential power behind a facade of submission or sadness. The correspondence between the collapsed dragon in the nymphaeum and the figure’ portrait reflected in the mirror suggests a transformative moment where the character moves away from innocent or state into a new phase of life. This evolution is symbolized by the dragonflies and the reptile that have fallen in the nymphaeum, both creatures known for their transformative attributes.
The presence of a peacock feather curtain and the color green psychologically may evoke feelings of healing, transformation, and regeneration as well as intoxication with drugs or poisons like absinth or Paris green potentially referring to a renewal or a transition to other realms. The contrast between the treatment of the diaphanous brushwork at the base of the nymphaeum and the detailed lines on the lace of the dress represent the psychological journey between the formless and the intentional, signifying the process of internalizing sensations, analyzing thoughts and, finally deciding on actions. The mirror and the character's gaze into it engage the viewers directly, making them participants in the unfolding action. They become complicit in the character's actions, without full knowledge of what is to come.
The Secret Garden represents a border between figurative and abstract elements. The fluid and fantastic floral shapes, not firmly structured, suggest the presence of the unfolding secrets within the garden. The utilization of the organic brushwork against the purple background creates a visually striking effect, perhaps symbolizing the duality between the known and the unknown and hints to the mental state of deciphering the mysteries of the garden. The painting induces into the viewer the sensation of contemplative journey and the need of understanding of the subtle intelligence of the vegetation.
The delicate, quite feminine brushwork of the lines, suggest a connection between the nurturing aspect of femininity and the enigmatic, thriving nature of the garden, highlighting parallels between growth and
understanding. The artwork aims to capture the essence of discovery, the wonder of the unknown, and the harmony between nature's intelligence and the feminine experience, all portrayed through a delicate balance of abstract and figurative floral elements in a cold, nuanced palette.
Aura's Room 2 explores the perception of color, the connection between colors and body chemistry, and the portrayal of the character's mental state of ascension. The title suggests a connection between the character's name (Aura) and the idea of the inner light or aura that surrounds and radiates from the character's body onto the walls of the room. The artwork proposes an interplay between this inner light and environmental lights, almost like an x-ray revealing the inner state of the character and projected outside the body. The movement of the hair signifies the subject 's state of levitation, suggesting a rising or floating sensation toward an external light source. This ascent contributes to the increase of the inner light of Aura as well as the sensation of elevation, further accentuating the character's inner glow. The suggestion of a spiral-like ascension evokes childhood games of continuous rotation until one has had the feeling that earth's rotation can really be perceived.
The figure depicted corresponds to the archetype of a young lady in the process of maturing. There's a hint of puberty portrayed, with the anticipation of the first erotic emotions. The facial expression of the character adds depth to Aura’s inner state, hinting at a transitional phase of emotional and physical growth. The artwork aims to convey a multi-layered narrative that invites viewers to contemplate the interconnections between inner emotions, external perceptions, and the transition into adolescence.
English Breakfast depicts a genre scene that refers to the uniqueness of domestic momentums which are suggested by the detailed lingerie decoration of the female figure represented in the frame. The scene induces into the viewers minds gustatory sensations, the perfumes of intimacy shrouded in comforting household atmospheres filled with balanced emotions. The use of symbols like doves depicted in pairs holding a bouche shaped like an infinity symbol refers to communion or marriage, and suggests sexual intercourse and fertilization. The association between warm tints juxtaposed to the symbolic details adds depth to the narrative, implying a deep feeling of connection, unity, and boundless possibilities.
The choice of a greenish-gray palette reminiscent of English tones might evoke a sense of tradition, nostalgia, or a specific cultural ambiance. Such a painting seems to delve into the intricacies of human emotions, relationships, and the depth of experiences associated with intimacy and other forms of civil unions.