He learned to paint on his own and did so secretly because his parents did not agree. It is the truth that young Florentin Titi Leica, 31 years, a 112 operator in the Vrancea County Gendarmery, got used to. He found the courage just now, after years of painting in secret, to exhibit his work for the first time in the lobby of the Foreign Language Center of the County Library.
His parents wanted their son to become a draftsman, to earn more, but Florentin Titi Leica wanted to become a painter and taught himself. Painting is a hobby that he practices in his spare time and he is self-taught. His painting are reproductions of images that he likes, landscapes, still life, nudes, portraits, icons, all on canvas, in oil, in various sizes and shades.
Although it is his first exhibition he didn't invite his parents, but promised to make them a surprise next days. "My father considered the profession of a draftsman more lucrative, but I liked painting more," says the young painter. The opening of the exhibition was attended by colleagues from the Inspectorate of Gendarmery. Many of them have found out now that he paints. "We want to show you that beyond wearing the uniform of a constable, our colleague can take brush in hand and does pretty well," said Lt. Hunea Sorin, spokesman for the Vrancea Inspectorate of Gendarmery. (Aurelian Ivan - Radio DADA)
His parents wanted their son to become a draftsman, to earn more, but Florentin Titi Leica wanted to become a painter and taught himself. Painting is a hobby that he practices in his spare time and he is self-taught. His painting are reproductions of images that he likes, landscapes, still life, nudes, portraits, icons, all on canvas, in oil, in various sizes and shades.
Although it is his first exhibition he didn't invite his parents, but promised to make them a surprise next days. "My father considered the profession of a draftsman more lucrative, but I liked painting more," says the young painter. The opening of the exhibition was attended by colleagues from the Inspectorate of Gendarmery. Many of them have found out now that he paints. "We want to show you that beyond wearing the uniform of a constable, our colleague can take brush in hand and does pretty well," said Lt. Hunea Sorin, spokesman for the Vrancea Inspectorate of Gendarmery. (Aurelian Ivan - Radio DADA)
Today’s debut was a success. He exhibited 22 works and has already sold 6. He has orders that he will have to honor in a short time. At the exhibition, he was supported by his colleagues of the constabulary who bought the works. His exhibition will remain permanently at the Foreign Language Center. Interested persons who wish to purchase can choose between pieces on display or can come with personal preferences.
Leica has become the newest Volunteer of the Foreign Languages Center, agreeing to collaborate to decorate the center with custom paintings that will adorn all the rooms. It will be the largest permanent exhibition of his personal collection and is for sale. It will include works that will correspond to ideas of diversity and multiculturalism that characterize the Foreign Language Center.
"The Foreign Language Center is proud that he managed to attract valuable volunteers and collaborators, to support the young artists who have talent but aren't encouraged and supported. Today's exhibition was a success on many levels." (Anamaria Cătănoiu - Coordinating Foreign Language Center)
Article written by Anamaria Cătănoiu – coordinator Foreign Language Center
Translated by Olga Unguru - volunteer
