CV

Education

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Animation and Filmmaking (Specialization in Directing Animation),
  Academy of Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts, Moldova, 2012-2014
• Licentiate in Graphics (BFA),
  Academy of Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts, Moldova, 2008-2012
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts (BFA),
  College of Fine Arts „Alexandru Plamadeala”, Moldova, 2004-2008

Residencies & Workshops

• Ludvig International Symposium, Hungary (2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017)
• Inter-Art International Artcamp, Romania (2021, 2017)
• Rebart Symposium, Austria (2020)
• Bodio Lomnago Ex Libris Congress, Italy (2016, 2013)
• EARP Residency Program, Serbia (2014)
• International Art Camp, Moldova (2011, 2010)
• International Art Camp Inter-Aiud, Romania (2012)

Selected Exhibitions

Solo Exhibitions

• 2022
  Solo Exhibition, Blonard Studio, Budapest, Hungary

Group Exhibitions

• 2022
  30th Ludvig International Symposium, Hungary
  Ludvig Nemzetközi Művésztelep kiállítás, Hungary
• 2021
  29th Ludvig International Symposium, Hungary
  Inter-Art International Artcamp, Romania
• 2020
  Rebart Symposium, Austria
• 2019
  Multicultural Identities, United Nations, New York
• 2016
  Youth Exhibition, Terracina Gallery, Italy
  International Exhibition of Small Print, Washington, USA
  International Exhibition, Erdevik, Serbia
• 2015
  International Small Print Exhibition, Washington, USA
  International Exhibition, Erdevik, Serbia
• 2014
  „От 100 ателиета – II етап”, Bulgaria
• 2013
  „We, the Creator Youth,” Exhibition Centre „C. Brancusi,” Moldova
  „The Blue Rider,” Serbia
• 2012
  Art Biennial, Ion Andreescu Gallery, Romania
  17th International Miniature Festival, Serbia
  3rd Beijing International Erotic ExLibris Exhibition
  „1812: People and Events,” Moscow, Russia
• 2011-2009
  Ex Libris „Bosco Stregato,” Italy
  Ex Libris „Bodio Lomnago,” Italy
  Biennial of Illustration Bratislava, Slovakia
  International Saloon of Children’s Books, Moldova
  „Noaptea Artelor” Exhibition, Moldova
  „Portrait in Painting,” Moldova

Professional Experience

• Creative Director & Founder
  Loopina Creative Studio (2017 – Present)
  Lead animation, design, and illustration projects for film, advertising, and publishing. Specialize in 2D animation, stop-motion animation and visual storytelling. Mentor students on festival submissions.

• Lecturer in Animation
  Ion Creanga Pedagogical University, Chisinau, Moldova (2021 – Present)
  Teach animation and directing. Guide students in producing high-quality animations.

• Fulbright Scholar
  University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA (2023 – Present)
  Research in animation and education, focusing on integrating animation into teaching methods.

• Freelance Illustrator & Animator (2008 – 2017)
  Illustrated over 100 children’s books and created custom animations for international clients.

Grants & Fellowships

• Fulbright Scholarship & Faculty Development Grant
  University of Central Florida, USA (2023 – Present)
• Art Hall Scholarship
  Moldova (2007)

Contests, Certificates & Awards

• 2012
  “Autumnala” Group Exhibition, Jury Nominated Work, Moldova
• 2011
  Honorary Laureate, „Golden Moment,” Andromeda Cultural Association
• 2008
  Special Prize, Sergiu Grossu Competition
• 2007
  1st Place, „Autumnala” Painting Exhibition
  Art Hall Scholarship

Bibliography

• „RebART Symposium 2020” Catalogue
• „Graphic Feelings 2020 – 50 Countries, 66 Artists” Catalogue, „Inter-Art” Foundation Aiud, Romania
• „Néző.Pont Irodalom – Kultúra – Művészetek”, Vitéz Ferenc, p.347
• „International Graphic Camp” Catalogue, Sebes, Romania, 2017

Collections

Public and Private Collections in the USA, Australia, Austria, Hungary, Denmark, France, Romania, Serbia, and Moldova