I’m Afraid to Paint. Ecaterina Vrana

This catalog brings to the forefront the complete works of Ecaterina Vrana: painting, graphic art, sculpture. The works, chronologically ordered and accompanied by precise technical details, are indexed and reproduced at sizes that make them easily recognizable. The catalog does not just list the works but also contextualizes them, providing details about the exhibitions where they were presented, critical analyses, and their history (provenance, current and previous collections).

The purpose of this catalog raisonné goes beyond mere documentation, striving to capture the essence of Ecaterina Vrana, not just presenting her in a dry and neutral manner. Through its pages, the catalog aims to reflect both the unique personality of the artist and her works, emphasizing her characteristic subjectivity and exuberance. Thus, Ecaterina Vrana becomes a character who transcends the usual artistic and cultural conventions, comparable perhaps only to prominent female figures of the avant-garde, from Frida Kahlo to Leonora Carrington.

Details about the catalog:

Concept and editing: Erwin Kessler
Design and layout: Dan Ichimescu
Translation and documentation: Ioana Șerban, Maria Mălcică, Erwin Kessler, Carola Chișiu, Antonia Iordache, Cristian Vechiu
Proofreading: Dușa Udrea-Boborel, Mihaela Ghiță, Valentina Croitoru
Photo credits: Alexandru Paul and others, including private collections and art galleries
Project supported by the Constanța County Council