Doina Maravela Moss Solo Exhibition at Cultural Centre for Architecture UAR
London-based artist and acclaimed British architect of Romanian origin, Doina Maravela Moss, is delighted to announce her upcoming solo exhibition at the esteemed Cultural Centre for Architecture, UAR Bucharest. Spanning from May 26th to June 7th, 2025, this exhibition marks a significant milestone as her second solo presentation in Romania. A private preview is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27th, at 6 pm, offering an exclusive glimpse into her latest visionary works, introduced directly by Doina who will be flying to Romania especially to organise and present this exhibition, while having the chance of meeting and interacting with the public.
Recognized both within the art circles of the UK and the architectural community—she is a member of RIBA and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). Doina Moss continues to bridge disciplines through her compelling visual narratives. Her ongoing collaboration with UAPR Galați as an associate artist, since 2022, underscores her commitment to fostering artistic dialogue rooted in cultural and local identities.
The exhibition comprises three captivating series of oil paintings—totalling 31 oil canvases, varying in size—that exemplify her mastery of en plein air techniques and thematic depth. The first series reveres Queen Marie of Romania, depicting her castles and gardens in Sinaia, Romania, and Balchik, Bulgaria, revealing a poetic dialogue between regal legacy and natural beauty. The second series captures the lush landscapes surrounding Richmond’s royal parks in London, embodying the serenity of her immediate environment. The third series was born during her extensive travels. This capsule collection was recently exhibited at Peles Castle -an homage commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, where her landscapes serve as portals to distant horizons and historical narratives.
Through her artistry, Doina Moss explores temporal and seasonal transience, revealing landscapes as repositories of permanence, recurrent cycles of light and shadow evoking universal emotional truths. Her nuanced portrayal reflects an understanding that landscapes are both geographical entities and cultural symbols; a synthesis of local traditions and historical influences, much like Queen Marie’s blending of English landscape ideals with Romanian and Bulgarian contexts, resulting in complex, layered visual narratives.
This anticipated exhibition promises an immersive journey into Doina’s exploration of heritage, landscape, and the dynamics of travel, offering a rare convergence of historical consciousness and contemporary expression. Her work invites viewers to contemplate the mutable yet enduring essence of place, identity, and memory.
For more information and media inquiries, please contact:
Secretariat Centrul de Cultură Arhitecturală al UAR
26th May- 7th June, 2025
Address: str. Jean Louis Calderon, nr. 48, Bucuresti, sectorul 2, cod 020038
Secretariat: tel. 0213156073, 0737017785, uar_contact@yahoo.com
https://www.uniuneaarhitectilor.ro/
Doina’s Links: https://doinamoss.exposure.co/art-gallery