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Sergiu CHIHAIA (b. 1982, Verejeni, Moldavian Republic), visual artist specialized in fashion, graduated National University of Arts, currently is titular lecturer at the Fashion department, within the same institution. Lives and works in Bucharest. Participates with his work at national and international exhibitions (Bucharest, Constanta, London andVenice). Has artworks in private collections in England, Italy and Romania. In 2014 wins UAP prize for Decorative - Textile Arts at the 5th edition of ''Arts in Bucharest''. Sculptor, designer, textile artist and stage designer. As a scenographer his goal is to recreate the history of the mankind as a stage, an exhibition space for humanities dramas, joys and victories.

Education:
2013 - PhD in Visual Arts, National University of Arts Bucharest
2008 - Master Degree, National Art University of Bucharest
2006 - National University of Arts in Bucharest, Faculty of Decorative Arts and Design, Department of Fashion

Membership:
Lecturer at the National Art University of Bucharest, Faculty of Decorative Arts and Design, Fashion Department
2007 - Member of the Romanian Artists Union

Awards:
2014 - UAP Award for Decorative Arts - Textiles within the ”Arts in Bucharest” project, 5th edition
2008 - Prize awarded by the National University of Arts Bucharest

Personal exhibitions:
2016 - ”The Kingdom of Paper”, Galateca Gallery, Bucharest
2016, 2015 - ”Exodus wonderland II”, Simeza Gallery and Atelier 030202 Gallery, Bucharest
2011 - Personal costume exhibition, Sun Plaza Mall, Bucharest

Group exhibitions (selection):
2017 - ”Art at the Entrance”, Neo Art Association and Galateca Gallery, Bucharest
2017 - ”Playing B-OSA” Bucharest Open Street Art, Galateca Gallery, Bucharest
2017 - ”Anniversaire 5” Art and Design Salon, Galateca Gallery, Bucharest
2017 - ”I Am Y”, Artfooly Gallery, Bucharest
2016 - ”The Cosmic Landscape”, Atelier 030202 Gallery, Bucharest
2016 - Arts in Bucharest, 7th edition, Tipografia Gallery, Bucharest
2016 - ”Venetian Mores”, Venice, Italy
2014 - Arts in Bucharest, 5th edition, Orizont Gallery, Bucharest
2014 - ”Non Hic Librorum!”, Museum of Art, Constanta
Projects and events (selection):
2017 - ”100 years in 10 frames”, Neo Art Association and Galateca Gallery, Bucharest
2017 - ”Education in the grass - Art for the City”, Institute for Management and Sustainable Development, Bucharest
2014 - Costume design and scenography for the performances ”Caryatides” and ”Twin Sisters”, Masca Theater, within the International Festival of Vivid Statues, 4th edition, Herastrau, Bucharest
2013 - Costume design and scenography for the "Angels" and "Gavroche" shows, Masca Theater, within the International Festival of Vivid Statues, 3rd edition, Herastrau, Bucharest
2012 - ”Christmas trees”, AFI Palace Cotroceni, Bucharest
2011 - Urban Festival ”Women on Matasari”, Bucharest
2010 - Costume presentation at the ”Romanian Fashion Week” event, Iasi
2010 - Costume presentation at the ”Film Fashion Festival” event, Studio Hall, Bucharest
2009 - Costume Show ”Share your Happiness” at German Cultural Days, Dalles Hall, Bucharest