Solace
#001
Rising She The Series
In Solace, She is captured in a moment of quiet reflection, her delicate form seen in a rear view as she looks over her shoulder to the right, her gaze cast downward in an air of gentle resignation. Her bare shoulders and back portray vulnerability, while her messy black hair adds a sense of raw authenticity, as if she is caught between moments of strength and surrender.
Rendered entirely in black and white, the painting’s abstract, overlapping lines form the contours of her figure, symbolizing the layered intricacies of her inner world. These lines suggest the complexity not only of her character but also of the life events that have shaped her—a labyrinth of experiences, emotions, and choices that are both deeply personal and universally resonant.
The minimalist monochrome palette enhances the emotional weight of the piece, stripping it of distraction and allowing the viewer to focus on the tension between fragility and resilience.
Solace invites us to find beauty in stillness and introspection, reminding us that moments of pause are where strength often resides.
Solace invites us to find beauty in stillness and introspection, reminding us that moments of pause are where strength often resides.
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Title: Solace
ID: 001
Series: Rising She
Artist: Dorian Sărmășan (SDO)
Original Artwork: Yes
Certificate of Authenticity: Included
Size: 1 x 1 m (39.4 x 39.4 inches)
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Technique: Brush & Knife
Year of Creation: 2024
Meet the Artist
Dorian Sarmasan
Dorian Sarmasan is an emerging painter, designer, and creative director whose work blends creativity with conceptual depth.
As a graduate of the Mastering Design Thinking program at MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dorian brings a unique, interdisciplinary approach to his art, merging design, human centered innovation, and visual storytelling.
Dorian Sarmasan is an emerging painter, designer, and creative director whose work blends creativity with conceptual depth. As a graduate of the Mastering Design Thinking program at MIT, Dorian brings a unique, interdisciplinary approach to his art, merging design, human centered innovation, and visual storytelling.
On Display in March 8, 2025
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Silence #010
1×1 m, oil on canvas
Restrain #009
1×1 m, oil on canvas
Resilience #008
1×1 m, oil on canvas
Solace #001
1×1 m, oil on canvas
Untamed #004
1×1 m, oil on canvas
Betrayal #006
1×1 m, oil on canvas
Loyalty #003
1×1 m, oil on canvas
Balance #011
1×1 m, oil on canvas
Stillness #005
1×1 m, oil on canvas
Confidence #002
1×1 m, oil on canvas
Afterglow #007
1×1 m, oil on canvas
Unbound #012
1×1 m, oil on canvas
Rising She: Embodying Resilience
Rising She is a celebration of the modern woman—her resilience, transformation, and unparalleled complexity. The series delves into the intricate layers of femininity, each painting symbolizing the multifaceted roles and emotions that define contemporary female identity. These layers mirror the depth and intricacy of today’s women, whose lives are far more complex than those of women a century or even a few decades ago.
Through symbolic and minimalist lines and shapes, Dorian’s works contrast past limitations with the evolving, diverse identities of the present, inviting viewers to reflect on the beauty, strength, and ever-changing essence of femininity. Each piece becomes a journey through these layered narratives, symbolizing different attributes or emotions of a woman, capturing the profound transformation of the evolving self across time.
By incorporating roses and ropes in select works, this series delves into the dualities of femininity—beauty and pain, freedom and constraint, love and loss. The roses, with their delicate petals and sharp thorns, embody the intricate balance between allure and sacrifice, a testament to the silent struggles endured by women throughout history. The ropes, on the other hand, speak of societal and personal limitations—ties that bind, restrict, or even protect, reflecting the tension between individuality and external expectations.
Together, these elements weave a poignant narrative of resilience and vulnerability, inviting the viewer to explore the complex layers of contemporary womanhood. Each painting becomes a space where fragility and strength find their voice, inviting us to reflect on the boundaries of freedom and the resilience required to transcend them.