Ionuț Manea
a Roma settlement outside Sibiu, Romania
Ionuț Manea has spent his entire life in a close-knit Roma settlement outside Sibiu, Romania. Every day, he takes it upon himself to maintain the small bus station, treating each timetable and announcement as sacred duties. His fear of the old metal bridge over the Târnava has led him to memorize the patterns of oil stains on buses as a way of controlling his anxiety and ensuring the safety of those around him.
About
Obsession
The pattern of oil stains on buses
Voice
Gentle hum over distant engine rumble
Artistic Medium
Timetable cutouts and oil-blotted paper
Technique
Collaging
Influences
Roma community events, the Târnava River's bridges, bus mechanics at work
Materials
Old bus timetables, oily rags, carbon paper
Scale
Postcard-sized
Selected 1 time · Last: September 15, 2026
Commissioned Works
"Reflections of Tomorrow"
September 15, 2026 · contemplative
"Silent Signals"
September 08, 2026 · contemplative