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Women’s Roles: From Limited Opportunities to Empowered Complexity
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Kris Jenner: The Matriarch of Modern Celebrity Culture
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Oprah Winfrey: A Legacy of Empowerment and Change
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Katharine Hepburn: Making Feminism Fashionable
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The Nobel Prize: Honoring Women’s Contributions
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A Century of Change: Comparing Women’s Demographics in 1920 and Today
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Frida Kahlo: The Art of Pain, Identity, and Empowerment
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Meet the Artist
On his full name Sărmășan Dorian Oliviu (SDO), Dorian 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.
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On Display in March 8, 2025
Featured Work
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
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In the Public Eye
Opening of "Rising She" - An exhibition about feminine strength and beauty, on March 8, signed by Dorian Sărmășan
On March 8, 2025, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, art lovers are invited to an exceptional event: the opening of the Rising She exhibition , signed by emerging painter Dorian Sărmășan. The event will take place at the prestigious JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel. Read more…
The "Rising She" exhibition on March 8th – a manifesto about women by Dorian Sărmășan
The “ Rising She” exhibition is not only a celebration of femininity, but also a gesture of solidarity. The funds collected from the sale of the works will be directed towards the purchase of a modern resuscitation device for newborns, intended for the maternity ward of the “Sf. Pantelimon” Hospital in Bucharest. Read more…
"Rising She" exhibition by Dorian Sărmășan on March 8
Each work captures a moment of resilience, rebirth and redefinition of femininity, capturing the inner strength, sensitivity and complexity of the roles that women fulfill in contemporary society. Dorian Sărmășan’s art invites the viewer to introspection, generating emotion and dialogue about the evolution of female identity. More…
New social, technological and cultural circumstances call for a new approach to innovation
We talk to Dorian Sărmășan about performance, patience, perseverance, the essential moments of becoming and the importance of mistakes in the [Youniverse] series, developed in partnership with DELL XPS. A series in which we follow inspiration and its forms, we reach the intimate universe of creators and discover how they create their own universe, becoming in turn sources of inspiration for others. More…
"Rising She" Exhibition, March 8, Dorian Sărmășan
The funds collected from sales will support the purchase of a modern resuscitation device for newborns, intended for the maternity ward of “Sf. Pantelimon” Hospital in Bucharest, through the Rotary International Women’s Ball, organized by the Rotary clubs of Bucharest and Ilfov.. More…
Rising She @ JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
The Rising She series of paintings impresses with its minimalist style and strong symbolism. Through subtle lines and strong contrasts, Dorian Sărmășan explores the transformation of the modern woman, highlighting her transition from a past marked by restrictions and social expectations to a present defined by strength, vulnerability and self-expression. More…
Creativity should not be complicated, nor offensive
[…] the beginning for designer Dorian Sărmășan. He went through most creative fields, from painting on glass or wood, drawing in graphite, to murals, sculpture and modeling; from attempts at graphic design in the rudimentary software of that period, to photography and retouching. More…
How to conquer the world with a game
“It’s a risky decision. What was going through your mind?” some close people asked Dorian Sărmășan when he decided to give up a career as a Graphic Designer, which he had built for over 15 years. More…
Dorian Sarmasan on Wikitia
Dorian was born in Sighișoara, as an first child. In Sighișoara, he finished primary and high school. From an early age, he showed interest in art, especially drawing and painting. That influenced his decision to become a graphic designer. More…
Striving to Make a Difference in the World
Dorian Sarmasan wanted to do things his way from the beginning. He believes that true power lies not in influencing others, but in controlling yourself. That’s why he chose a creative field in which to test his entrepreneurial skills, even at the age of 16. More…