Immigration land – a portrait of our society
This project digs into how a conflict of identity is reflected in the memory of individuals who have been a part of the migratory phenomenon. The theme of freedom is sketched, projected and questioned through a philosophical vision that explores both the intuition of freedom and the concept of freedom in society. Motivated by the artist’s own feelings experienced over a decade of living in different European countries, the work becomes a highly personal portrait of societies, recalling the impact the migration phenomenon has had on the geosocial environment. The spectator is thus invited to engage with the work and reflect on the obvious connection created with the notion of an existence with no physical, spiritual and intellectual borders.
Ovidiu Batista is currently pursuing his PhD at the Faculty of Arts and Design of the West University of Timișoara, where he also carried out his previous studies. His creation is characterized by expressionist and surrealist interpretations of contemporary society. He has shown his works in several exhibits in Romania, Spain, France, Slovenia, Portugal, Italy, and the UK. Among his awards are the Prize of the Visual Artists Union, in Timișoara (2023); an honorable mention at the National Biennial of Graphic Arts (2022); and the Graphic Prize at the International Biennial Meeting Point (2021).
