We have invited Romanian visual artist Costin Chioreanu to be the official artist for Roadburn 2012. Chioreanu will set the visual tone for the festival together with Voivod’s Michel Langevin and a new, as of yet unnamed, Dutch artist. NY-based music scribe and fellow countryman Stefan Raduta from Transylvanian Hungerrr is here to give us an introduction:
Stefan Raduta: “I am thrilled beyond belief by Roadburn’s decision to have Costin add his visual input to the festival’s already unparalleled diversity. As someone who has been following Chioreanu’s progress closely, I can say without a shadow of a doubt that he is easily one the most incredibly talented young artists to emerge in the dark metal scene in the last few years. He has produced work for the likes of Darkthrone, Mayhem, Ulver, Aura Noir, Grave, Absu and Hexvessel, among others.
He has a gift that truly deserves attention; his work is distinctive as well as authentic and genuine. More than that, he masters every medium he explores, from drawing to directing music videos. Driven by an unbridled passion, he is capable of not only conjuring images to feed demons and nightmares but also great finesse, sensibility and depth.
Hailing from a former communist country, Costin has always followed his own voice. The path that he has chosen has been grueling, and one filled with frustration and sacrifices. He has learned to embrace the type of adversity and prejudice to which many geographically privileged peers are strangers. To put it mildly, being a struggling artist in a country where everything works against you is not easy.
For starters, at the very foundation is a society that appears to be completely backward. You have two choices: either get the hell out and not look back, or stay and fight the persistent ignorance, mediocrity and intolerance. Ever the dreamer and always thinking creatively and critically, Costin’s success has been hard-won and well-deserved.
Below is the link to a recent in-depth interview with Costin. It’s a special story I want to share with the faithful Roadburn readers and festivalgoers. It starts with a presentation of his latest achievements, including the stunning 13-part Where Purgatory Ends interactive exhibition that features a soundtrack recorded in collaboration with Rune Eriksen (Ava Inferi, Aura Noir, ex-Mayhem).
I am also pleased to offer the Roadburn audience an exclusive preview of his work on Grishjärta. This is the debut book of poems by Nattramn of Silencer. The enigmatic and controversial artist has not been dormant despite having kept a low profile for over a decade.
I am psyched to see what Costin has in store for next year’s edition of Roadburn Festival. In addition to creating art for the bands of his choice, you can expect some beautiful surprises, too. Stay tuned.”
Continue reading: :: Transylvanian Hungerrr Blog ::: The art of Costin Chioreanu
Tags: Costin Chioreanu, Grishjärta, Roadburn, Roadburn 2012, Roadburn Festival, Roadburn Festival 2012, Stefan Raduta, Transylvanian Hungerrr, Twilight13Media, Where Purgatory Ends
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