
BIOGRAPHY
Anca Elena Jitariu (Gliga – after marriage) was born and raised in Gura Humorului (Bucovina region), Romania.
After her artistic debut at the Museum of Gura Humorului, she continued her studies in secular painting at the "Ciprian Porumbescu" Art High School in Suceava. In 2010, Anca completed her master's degree in mural art at the National University of Art in Bucharest.
The works in the artist's portfolio present varied themes and different techniques in oil and watercolor, addressing the human figure, landscape, but also abstract compositions. Her representative style is defined by the details of realism in the foreground, complemented by stylized backgrounds in the background.
Following her experience in secular, Byzantine painting and the application of various modern art techniques in plastic expression, her works have been included in over 20 exhibitions in the country and international artistic projects.
In 2016, Anca was invited to participate in the art exhibition 'Alzheimer's In the Frame' at the Elena Shchukina Gallery in London, followed by a charity event at The Alzheimer's Show, Olympia Center, UK, with the triptych 'Betty Schwartz' made in black and white oil colours. Today, the original work is exhibited at the BAT Foundation Museum in London.
In 2017, she exhibited her series of oil paintings 'Into the Rock' at the contemporary art festival 'Parallax Art Fair', held at Chelsea Town Hall, London.
In 2019, the artist participated in the modern art festival 'Walk of Art', organized in Zurich, following artistic performance selections through an international competition.
Currently, Anca lives in Cluj, where her personal studio is open to the art-loving public.
artist statement
Art has been a part of my family for the last three generations. My father, grandfather and great-grandfather were always passionate about painting and crafts. My father was the one who taught me to appreciate the beauty of a painting and more than that, he showed me how to express myself through techniques and practical studies in the fine arts, and then to sustain my own artistic style.
I experimented with different concepts and techniques in an attempt to define my own style. For a while, my desire and goal were only to create compositions with realistic and abstract elements either on canvas, wood or wall. Defining my own style was a difficult, soul-crushing stage, but it led me to a better artistic self-knowledge and confidence in choosing classic details alongside spontaneous and ample spots in portrait, landscape, still life and abstract composition.
At the beginning of my career as a plastic artist, I wanted to deepen the practical mastery of Byzantine painting, and this concern gave me the chance to work on church mural projects and dozens of wooden icons. Through these experiences of Byzantine practice, along with secular easel works, I was always honored to accept invitations to participate in various exhibitions, competitions and artistic projects, both in the country and abroad. One of the projects of my soul was the art exhibition 'Alzheimer's In the Frame' at the Elena Shchukina Gallery in London and later a charity event at The Alzheimer's Show, Olympia Center, UK with the oil triptych 'Betty Schwartz' located today in the Foundation museum in London. I participated in the Parallax Art Fair in Chelsea Town Hall in London, Walk of Art organized in Zurich and Barcelona, Mixing Identities in Venice, Vision at Palazzo Albrizzi in Italy and the International Festival of Contemporary Art 2023 in Rome. As of 2020, I am an affiliated artist at Bickerton Grace Gallery in London.
The predecessors who inspired my passion for artistic creation were examples for me in my concern for cultural society since childhood. Growing up with artistic principles and motivations, I opened an international art workshop, especially for artists, collectors and those passionate about free creation. Art courses are important to me, so out of the desire to be with those who need specialized or therapeutic guidance in this vast world of fine arts, I created a series of painting and graphic workshops for children and adults.
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I recorded a podcast about how I fulfilled my childhood dream.
ARTISTIC PROJECTS
Expoziții selectate
| 2025 | Viena | The Shape of Now, Cluj Art & The Gallery Steiner |
| 2025 | Hunedoara | Salonul de Vară, Cluj Art, Castelul Corvinilor |
Expoziții personale
| 2012 | Cluj-Napoca, RO | Realitate interpretată, Casino – Parcul Central |
| 2009 | București, RO | Simfonie, Sultana Art |
| 2006 | București, RO | Destine, Galeria Basil |
| 2003 |
Vatra Dornei, RO |
Laic și religios, Biblioteca G.T. Kirileanu |
| 2000 | Gura Humorului, RO |
Armonii de primăvară, Muzeul Obiceiurilor Populare |
Proiecte personale/ Practică Artistică
| 2025 | Cluj-Napoca, RO | Prezentare lucrări de artă la eveniment caritabil cu Bob Rădulescu, Art for Broken Heart (ediția XII) |
| 2022 | Cluj-Napoca, RO | Live Painting-Pictura in direct, Art For Broken Heart |
| 2021 | Barcelona | Expozitie de pictura, ARTBOX.GALLERY |
| 2020 |
Switzerland |
Expozitie de pictura, ARTBOX.GALLERY |
| 2020 | Switzerland |
Expozitie de pictura, ARTBOX.GALLERY |
| 2016-prezent | Jitariu Studio, Cluj | prezent Cursuri de pictura copii/adulti, Art For Broken Heart |
| 2014 | Le General pub, Cluj | Pictura all secco |
| 2012 | Casino – Parcul central, Cluj | Expozitie de pictura “Realitate interpretata” |
| 2010 | Suceava | Pictura iconostasului, bis. Adormirea Maicii Domnului |
| 2009 | București | Expozitie de pictura “Simfonie” , Sultana Art |
| 2007 | Suceava | Pictura all secco troita, Badeuti |
| 2006 | București | Expozitie de pictura “Destine”, Galeria Basil, |
| 2005 | Suceava | Pictura exterioara all secco, bis. Adormirea Maicii Domnului |
| 2003 | biblioteca G.T.Kirileanu, Vatra Dornei | Expozitie de pictura “Laic si religios” |
| 2000 | Muzeul Obiceiurilor Populare, Gura Humorului | Expozitie de pictura “Armonii de primavara” |
EXPOZITII SI PROIECTE DE GRUP
| 2023 | Medina Art Gallery, Rome, IT | Expozitie de pictura ROME INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2023 |
| 2023 |
Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello, Venetia, IT |
Expozitie de pictura VISIONS |
| 2023 |
Venetia, Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello, IT |
Expozitie de pictura MIXING IDENTITIES |
| 2021-prezent | London, UK | |
| 2019 | Zürich | Walk of Art, SWISSARTEXPO |
| 2017 | Londra, UK | Parallax Art Fair,Chelsea Town Hall |
| 2016 | Londra, UK | The Alzheimer’s Show, Olympia |
| 2016 | Galeria Elena Shchukina, Londra, UK | Alzheimer’s in the Frame – The Memorable Icons |
| 2009 |
Galeria Galateea, Bucuresti |
Expozitie de pictura “Iconari” |
| 2009 | Paraclisul Protopopiatului, Suceava | Practica fresca (santier II) |
| 2009 | The Ark, Bucuresti | Hand made, evenimentul artistilor |
| 2009 | Paraclisul Sf. Ioan Valahul, Giurgiu | Practica all secco (santier) |
| 2007 | Galeria Tinerilor Artisti, Bucuresti | Expozitie de pictura “Introspectii” |
| 2007 | Comasca, Giurgiu | Practica all secco (santier) |
| 2006 | Muzeul de Arta, Suceava | Expozitie de pictura “Reintalnire” |
| 2006 | Paraclisul Protopopiatului, Suceava | Practica fresca (santier I) |
| 2005 | Galeria Caminul Artei, Bucuresti | Expozitie de pictura “In oglinda” |
PREMII
| 2014 | Online Global Artists Show | Concurs ArtSlant prize showcase, cu lucrarea „Ce pot aduce lacrimile?”, categoria: Pictura-II |
| 2004 |
Primaria Suceava, RO |
Saptamana Europeana a Tineretului, |
| 2004 |
Clubul International Lions, Suceava, RO |
Afisul pentru Pace |
| 1999 | Primaria Suceava, RO |
Decembrie 1989 |
MEDIA ȘI PUBLICAȚII
| 2024 | Revista de artă „Copilărie”, autor Anca Jitariu Gliga, Jitariu Studio (Tipografia Canva, Australia) | |
| 2024 | Interviu artist, Povestea de Luni, cu Adelaida Săcăluș (București) | |
| 2024 | Journal: colaborare artistică cu Amazon.com | |
| 2018 | Revista de arta contemporana, Spotlight, Nr.8, Pag. 37, publicata in Franta si distribuita international\. | |
| 2016 | ||
| 2015 | ||
| 2014 | Articol biografic, Artslant – Salesroom Artist, publicat de Abhilasha Singh |
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| 2012 | Interviu, Primele Stiri – Transilvania LiveTV , Cluj, cu Andi Daiszler | |
| 2010 |
Revista literara ”Faleze De Piatra”, in articolul autoarei Mariana Emanuela Cristescu, postat de Maia Martin |
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| 2010 | “The Miracles In Glodeni”, articol al autorului Mihai Batog-Bujeniţă, postat de Maia Martin | |
| 2010 | Eveniment arhivat, Anca Jitariu Curator, eveniment gazduit si publicat de Sultana Art | |
| 2009 |
Comunicat de presa, Online Publication, Bucuresti. articol publicat de Maia Martin |
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| 2009 | Stiri TV, TVRCultural Interview, Bucuresti |
EDUCATIE
| 2010 | Interior Design Courses | Eurocor European Institute, Bucharest |
| 2008-2010 |
Byzantine mural art studio, MA graduate |
UNARTE, Faculty of Decorative Arts and Design, Bucharest |
| 2005-2008 |
Mural art |
National University of Art, Faculty of Decorative Arts and Design, Bucharest |
| 2001-2005 |
Easel painting studio |
Ciprian Porumbescu Art School, Suceava |
