Lucia Pușcașu, born on August 31, 1954, in Horlăceni, Botosani, Romania, is a distinguished artist known for her remarkable contributions to tapestry and textile arts. Her artistic journey began at the High School of Music and Visual Arts “Octav Băncilă” in Iasi, followed by her studies at the “Nicolae Grigorescu” Fine Arts Institute, Bucharest, where she specialized in Tapestry Textile Arts. She later expanded her expertise with a Master Class in “Computer-Assisted Visual Arts, Design, and Advertising” from Stefan cel Mare University, Suceava.
Lucia’s career spans decades of dedication to the arts. She has been a member of the Fine Artists Union of Romania, actively contributing to the Suceava Branch, where she held various leadership roles, including Vice President and President. She currently serves as the President of the “Association of Art and Humanity” in Suceava.
With over 36 personal exhibitions, Lucia Pușcașu has exhibited her works across Romania and internationally, including Finland, Italy, France, Spain, Bulgaria, and Canada. Some notable exhibitions include Thoughts on the Fly (2022) in Ramnicu Valcea, Steps towards Fulfillment (2014) at the Brukenthal Museum in Sibiu, and The Fortress of Dreams (2014) at the Piatra Neamţ Museum of Art.
She has also participated in more than 600 national and international collective exhibitions, biennials, and triennials, marking her presence at prestigious events such as the International Decorative Arts Biennale in Kishinev, the International Art Biennial in Cordoba, Spain, and the Tirana International Biennale in Albania.
Lucia Pușcașu has been the recipient of numerous awards, honors, and distinctions for her work in tapestry, painting, and graphics. She has earned 27 national awards, 4 international awards, and 6 medals, including the Order of Merit of Bucovina. Her work has been celebrated in various articles, art albums, exhibition catalogs, and specialized books.
Throughout her career, Lucia has significantly contributed to education, having taught at the Arts High School “Ciprian Porumbescu” in Suceava for over two decades. Additionally, she has been involved in organizing creative camps, student exhibitions, and national and international cultural projects, fostering artistic growth across borders.
Her works are featured in museums, institutions, and private collections worldwide, from Romania to the USA, Finland, Israel, and beyond, solidifying her as a global ambassador of Romanian textile arts.
