{"product_id":"solemnity-sabin-balasa","title":"Solemnity - Sabin Balasa","description":"\u003cp\u003eA surrealist composition by Sabin Balasa featuring an ethereal female figure amidst a procession of stylised, ghostly horses against a vivid blue backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSabin Balasa, a prominent figure in Romanian contemporary art, developed a distinct visual language that often merged mythological themes with a dreamlike, ethereal quality. In this work, the artist presents a central female figure surrounded by a procession of stylised, pale equine forms. The composition is defined by a stark, saturated blue background that flattens the space, forcing the viewer to focus on the interplay between the human form and the animal silhouettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe female figure, rendered with elongated proportions and a golden, sun-drenched skin tone, possesses a quiet, meditative presence. Her hair forms a large, halo-like mass, suggesting a celestial or divine nature. The horses, painted in muted, ghostly tones, stand in a rhythmic, repetitive arrangement that creates a sense of ritual or procession. Balasa often utilised this specific shade of blue, which became a signature element of his work, to evoke a sense of infinite space or a timeless, metaphysical realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalasa's technique involves a careful application of paint that emphasises texture and form without relying on traditional perspective. The figures appear to exist in a vacuum, detached from any specific geographical or historical setting. This approach invites the viewer to interpret the scene through a symbolic lens, where the relationship between the human and the animal is one of harmony and silent communication. The work avoids narrative clutter, opting instead for a clean, iconic presentation that aligns with the artist's broader interest in the human condition and the persistence of myth in the modern era. The result is a composition that feels both ancient and contemporary, capturing a moment of stillness that feels suspended outside of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/samarkande-plate-6-compositions-in-the-oriental-style-emile-allain-seguy\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSamarkande (Plate 6, Compositions in the Oriental Style) - Émile-Allain Séguy — Émile-Allain Séguy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/ritual-alexandre-jacovleff\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRitual - Alexandre Jacovleff — Alexandre Jacovleff\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sabin Balasa","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513122525519,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513122591055,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513122689359,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513122722127,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513122787663,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Solemnity_Poster_CompositorV1_1786454418891.jpg?v=1787119047","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/solemnity-sabin-balasa","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}