"As an artist, my practice is rooted in two interwoven avenues of exploration. I delve into the psychological impact of visual imagery, and the technical methods used to evoke emotional responses. I work with an array of mediums and tools to manipulate and mold spontaneous gestures, refining and reshaping until they coalesce into a narrative that unfolds within the composition. My creative process is characterized by a dynamic interplay between intention and chance, as I sculpt and refine each piece until it embodies the emotional essence I strive to convey."

Dan Arcus, born on June 5, 1983, is a multidisciplinary artist known for his thought-provoking and evocative works. He graduated from the University of Art and Design in Cluj-Napoca, Romania with a specialization in fashion design.

After honing his skills in the Romanian fashion scene, he moved to Brussels, Belgium and rediscovered his lifelong passion for painting and drawing. He quickly gained recognition, booking his first exhibition at an art gallery, and his works are now part of over 150 private collections worldwide.

Arcus' art has evolved over time, from expressive portraits to complex figurative compositions that invite viewers to question reality and process information through their own experiences and social contexts. He works with a variety of mediums, including oil, acrylic, pastel, charcoal, and ink, and is constantly exploring the interactions between these mediums to create unexpected results. Today, Arcus continues to push the boundaries of figurative and abstract art, using the unexpected to fuel his creative vision.

-January - March 2021 - Group exhibition at Ubique Gallery, Dinant, Belgium

-December 2019- solo exhibition at the European Court of Auditors-Agora room

-June 2019 - group exhibition at the National Museum of Art of Cluj-Napoca, Romania

-March 2019 - Solo exhibition at Laval Gallery in Liege, Belgium

-September 2018 - Selected in the collection “Inspired by the greats” on Artfinder

-August 2018 - Selected in the collection “Powerful portraits” On Artfinder

- February 2018 - Group exhibition “ArtOpenKunst” at Vanderborght space in Brussels, Belgium

- November 2017 - Solo show at Centre Dansaert, Brussels Belgium

- 2015 - Finalist in the competition “ The 4th Bangkok Triennale International Print and Drawing Exhibition”

June 2009 - "Memories", conceptual garment performance, Cluj, Romania

September 2008-Fashion exhibition Prêt a porter Paris, Porte de Versailles

2007- Group exhibition and show in Belgrade Fashion Fair

July 2006 - Group exhibition and performance at the UAD gala Cluj-Napoca, Romania

September 2006 - Group exhibition at World Trade Center, Bucharest

August 2005- Group exhibition and performance in the Romanian Days Festival in Parma, Italy

November 2004- Group exhibition and performance in the Romulado del Bianco's Foundation workshop, "Fashion today: Weaving Traditions Entering The 200th Anniversary of Napoleon's Coronation as King of Italy"

2003-2006 - Various exhibitions and performances in academic projects.

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Ritualic gesture I by Dan Laurentiu Arcus

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Figure study AV by Dan Laurentiu Arcus

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Figure study BV by Dan Laurentiu Arcus

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Figure study BIV by Dan Laurentiu Arcus

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Figure study BIII by Dan Laurentiu Arcus

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Gesture study AI by Dan Laurentiu Arcus

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Stanley and Chester by Dan Laurentiu Arcus

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Toys for boys by Dan Laurentiu Arcus

Charcoal drawing

Just another link in a chain by Dan Laurentiu Arcus

Pastel drawing

The blacksmith by Dan Laurentiu Arcus

Pastel drawing

The night surfer by Dan Laurentiu Arcus

Pastel drawing

Voting process by Dan Laurentiu Arcus

Pastel drawing