Petals
With Petals, Denis Nanciu continues his sculptural exploration of the subtle tension between organic inspiration and industrial materiality. Part of a series shaped by natural forms and influenced by the fluid aesthetics of Art Nouveau, the work presents a delicate yet powerful object — a metallic flower unfolding silently into space.
The sculpture is composed of curvilinear elements radiating from an invisible center, each line extending outward like living tendrils. Despite the rigid nature of the materials, the composition breathes with an organic fluidity, evoking themes of growth, blossoming, and transformation.
Petals invites the viewer into a silent dialogue between fragility and resilience, between the ephemeral beauty of nature and the enduring strength of forged metal. As one moves around the work, shifting perspectives reveal hidden rhythms, much like the subtle discoveries encountered while contemplating a rare, precious flower.
Denis Nanciu
Denis Nanciu is a visual artist from Bucharest, Romania, currently studying at the National University of Arts. A graduate of Dimitrie Paciurea Arts High School with a focus on painting, he has won multiple national art awards and worked as a sculpture restorer. Active in Roma advocacy since high school, Denis has collaborated with organizations like the Civic Union of Young Roma and Romano Kehr, contributing to several exhibitions. In 2017, he received an Excellence Award for his artistic achievements. He continues to use his work to challenge racism and promote social change.