Adina Andrus: Contemporary Mixed Media Art and Sculptural Installations

Adina Andrus is a Romanian-born visual artist who currently lives and works in the New York area. Her diverse practice encompasses sculpture, drawing, and mixed media installations, all of which are deeply informed by questions of memory, belonging, and the evolution of visual culture across time and space. Adina Andrus draws inspiration from a universal pool of symbols and motifs, often referencing the ancient and folk art traditions of her native Romania while reinterpreting them through a contemporary lens. Her work investigates how traditions are preserved and transmitted through generations, using a wide range of materials including ceramics, gold leaf, and synthetic objects. Adina Andrus has been recognized with multiple honors, including the Queens Council for the Arts New Work Grant and the NY State Arts Alive Artist Grant. Her exhibitions have spanned major venues in the United States and Romania, such as the Spring/Break Art Show and the Romanian Cultural Institute. By merging intuitive gestures with structured planning, Adina Andrus creates tactile and intellectually engaging pieces that invite viewers to discover personal meaning within shared cultural symbols. Her portfolio, which includes projects like ‘Some Things to Remember’ and ‘Culinaria,’ demonstrates a unique ability to transform mundane or ritualistic objects into profound artistic statements on identity and heritage.