Alex Manea (b. 1988, Romania) is a visual artist based in Bucharest, Romania.
Manea's conceptual art practice is dedicated to addressing profound socio-political and cultural issues, presenting them through aesthetically captivating and provocative forms. His work is designed to evoke a response and provoke contemplation, urging viewers to reflect on their relationship to the artwork and the broader world.
His creations exhibit meticulous attention to detail, harmoniously blending classical and contemporary elements. By employing multiple techniques and layers of ideas, Manea's work invites continual reinterpretation, offering new insights with each viewing. He strives to expand the boundaries of creativity through his artistic investigations into nature, psychology, spirituality, and dreams.
Embracing the essence of arte povera, Manea incorporates found materials imbued with memory into his work. He skillfully combines these unique elements with a minimalist aesthetic and a strong conceptual focus. Prioritizing conceptual content over formal concerns, Manea uses his technical expertise to serve the underlying ideas of his pieces. This approach results in a cohesive integration of form and function within his oeuvre.
Alex Manea's artistic explorations span a diverse range of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, installations, found objects, photography, sound, and video art.