ALEXANDRA E.
TATARU

Alexandra E. Tataru’s impeccable portraits use vibrant hues to build vibrant compositions which are both technically impressive and rich in meaning.

 

Born in Romania, Tataru comes from a Tatar background—a complex cultural identity shaped by Eastern European and nomadic histories, traditions, and aesthetics. This diverse heritage has fostered a deep appreciation for hybrid identities and inspires the artist to explore how portraiture can express contradiction and harmony, all while celebrating the shared human experience.

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Using chalk pastel and gold leaf, each portrait exudes radiates magnetic presence. Her subjects embody a range of energies— quiet confidence, bold sensuality, regal strength, and moments of internal action- deep contemplation, split-second decisions, or concealed emotions.

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Recognizing that many people frame their personal identity within a cultural context, Tataru absorbs and often incorporates elements of specific, or combined, cultural aesthetics into her drawings. The resulting portraits capture a subject’s physical likeness while also revealing deeper layers of their identity. Tataru’s goal is to create portraits viewers can connect to and find inspiration within.

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Trained as both a graphic designer and fine artist at in Romania and at University of Salamanca in Spain, Tataru lived and worked across Europe before relocating to Canada, where she now divides her time between Ottawa and Windsor. Her work has been exhibited in Europe and across Canada, with pieces held in both private and corporate collections

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All works come professionally framed with UV protective, archival glass.  Framed and mats are highly considered as they customized to enrich the presentation each individual drawing.