Dan Brad

Born on 1965 in Brasov, Romania.

’’ Dan Brad is an original artist of the moment, with an international activity and great success to public and art critics. His art works can be found in art galleries from U.S.A. and Europe, in the collections of several institutions and private collectors around the world. He creates in art the Realism of Conception (2003), in a manner that brings a new dimension and ideological substance of representation to Abstract expressionism. The art lovers and collectors are in permanent contact with his artwork through: permanent exhibitions, artistic projects, personal and group exhibitions, since 1983. ’’

International Contemporary Artists, Vol. I
I.C.A. Publishing (2011), New York, USA

I was trained, during the years of study, in the academic painting. This did not determine me to hold myself upon the same coordinates. I have studied the abstract painting admirinng the abstract expresionist artists, especially being fascinated by Willem de Kooning’s artwork, finding myself in his manner of representation.

Willem de Kooning was influenced by Cubism, adding new elements, through abstraction, disposing of strength and colour, he created the Abstract expressionism. What I did, was to take it further, bringing to light the essential spirit - the beauty of divine creation, in a new manner of representation which I named it Realism of Conception.

The manner Realism of Conception open the fundamental nucleus of concrete elements which pulls in the light the spiritual beauty created in the beginning.

I decompose the nature, things and emotions till abstraction, sometimes leaving a certain element on canvas or through title I offer a counterpoint to the viewer who will be able to walk the way back to real and playing a role in the act of creation, thus a fusion, between individual and the artwork, being accomplished.



To you, who love beauty my artwork is addressed, and I hope that your eyes and your souls will enjoy it, in aesthetic emotion and spiritual fullness, discover the new valences in the Modern Art.

“ I feel an unspeakable joy seeing a new generation, of artists of real profundity, rising and growing, whose works bring great satisfaction. The Abstract expressionism is difficult to taste for a large part of the public. What I appreciate in his works is the natural way to allow the viewer ( experienced and inexperienced ) introducing himself, unnoticeable, into a special world, without constraining him to accept the Realism of Conception – he accepts it in a natural way, understanding and perceiving artist’s intentions and I may say his artistic confidences. This is a great achievement ! “

Erdos Iudita - Art Critic
Satu Mare, Romania (2010)


“ We enjoyed viewing your artwork. Your vision is strong and original. “

Isabelle Cozart - Gallery Director
Lanning Gallery, Arizona, USA



“ The artist is situated in an interior of the fundaments – a kind of land of genesis, of confinement just accomplished in which all created things discover each other and become friends gradually, sensing their common roots.

His artworks have been a part of art collections from different cultural areas for a long time, this certainly indicates an unusual expressiveness and a depth of his message and his artistic language.

Exceptional artistic experience, the artwork of the painter Dan Brad fascinates us and rearranges our retina with his each and every new work. ”
Ovidiu Cosuletu - Art Critic
Catalog de expozitie (1996)



“ Working in his native Transylvanian region of Romania, painter Dan Brad explores colorful and dynamic Abstract expressionism. Occasionally, one of his paintings features a nearly figurative form, while the rest of the image booms with bright hues, energetic movements and strong forms. These abstractions are Brad's focus, as he crafts energy, flow and direction with a build-up of swooping shapes, lines and shades. Playing with this changing, shifting imagery, Brad gives his works titles that reflect their shapes but do not confine meaning.

His abstractions, despite their eclecticism, always organize themselves around shelters, structures and architectural shapes. In so doing, Brad invites us to engage the forms by interpreting and redefining them. Stylized roofs, caves, windows and doorways punctuate his fluid landscapes, but do not confine the viewer. With these spaces and refuges, Brad invites viewers into the works; he carves a space within his art from which we may look back out. Finally, he explores our sense of interiority by portraying his own. ”

Agora Gallery, New York, USA
Press Release (2008)



“ Your art work is outstanding. So relaxind for me. And, I love your concept to bring Divine Love to the viewer – Brilliant. Really. “

Susan Paris - Teacher
Connecticut, USA (2010)

Exhibitions :

2010 - Art Gallery Non Solo Antic, Savona, Italy
2009 - Art Gallery Indiana University of Kokomo, U.S.A.
2009 - International Festival of Art - Watumi, (BV), Romania
2009 - Gallery NH Savona Darsena, Savona, Italy
2008 - Open Studio db 5, Brasov, Romania
2007 - A.C.of the Academy for Art and Science American-Romanian
2007 - Open Studio db 4, Brasov, Romania
2007 - Art Gallery Transylvania University of Brasov, Romania
2006 - Open Studio db 3, Brasov, Romania
2005 - Open Studio db 2, Brasov, Romania
2004 - Open Studio db 1, Brasov, Romania
1996 - Art Gallery Sala Arta, Art Museum, Brasov, Romania
1990 - Gallery Ministry of Telecommunication, Tokio, Japan
1985 - Art Gallery Sala Arta, Art Museum, Brasov, Romania
1984 - Art Gallery Sala Arta, Art Museum, Brasov, Romania
1983 - Art Gallery Sala Arta, Art Museum, Brasov, Romania





Profesional activity :

2009 - Artistic Projects : Poesia di Aldo Capasso sulla tela - P.G.A.P., Altare, (SV), Italy
2004 - 2008 Artistic Projects : Atelier db, Brasov, Romania
1991 - 1992 Drawing Artist - Writers’ Association Bucharest (Interval Review)
1989 - 1990 Sketcher - I.C.S.I.T.M.U.A. Bucharest, Romania
1985 - 1988 Restorer Black Church - Brasov, Romania

Acrylic on canvas.
Acrylic on cardboard.
Wax oil on cardboard.

International Dictionary of Artists (2011)
World Wide Art Books Publishing, California, USA