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The Thread of Memory By Delia Zorzoliu Mixed media on paper (graphite pencil, black ink, acrylic - SHIPS FROM Southampton, United Kingdom DescriptionInspired by Romanian ethnographic motifs, “The Thread of Memory” explores the power of ancestral symbolism and silent resilience. The stylized embroidery patterns – such as the “guardian cross” and “wolf’s teeth” – are traditionally used to protect and preserve spiritual identity.Created on professional 250–300 gsm mixed media paper, this portrait combines graphite pencil, black ink, acrylic paint, and metallic pigments to evoke both delicacy and strength. Floating libellulae act as ethereal messengers of memory, while each symbolic motif echoes continuity and matrilineal legacy.I hope viewers will feel a sense of rootedness and inner calm, as if each symbol were a whispered legacy from the past. The work is framed, sealed with professional fixative. The top edge features a subtle factory-made perforation (~1 cm), characteristic of professional studio-grade paper, often used for textile-inspired or archival projects.The work is signed and stamped on the reverse in original by the artist and comes with a Certificate of authenticity i-CAC.Artist BioDelia Zorzoliu (b. 1987, Bucharest – based in Southampton, UK) is a multidisciplinary Romanian artist working across painting, illustration, and mixed media.Delia Zorzoliu is a Certified Professional Visual Artist by i-CAC (France), Certificate No. 025/3853, valid until June 2028.She is officially registered in the European Index of Rated Artists, confirming her recognized professional status and eligibility for acquisition by both public and private collections.She also holds the Professional Art Certificate (Peintre Artiste Professionnel), which attests to her active and validated artistic practice, based on national and international exhibitions, art catalog publications, and inclusion in institutional collections.Her practice draws from ancient symbolism, cultural memory, and a strong connection to her heritage. She has a degree in Civil Engineering at University of Derby and hold a diploma in graphic design. She explores themes of ritual, transformation, folklore and identity through tactile surfaces and symbolic language.Her works have been presented in several solo exhibitions and numerous group shows across the UK and Eastern Europe. They are part of both private and public collections, including acquisitions by cultural institutions and state bodies. She has been published in international art catalogues and featured in cross projects that reflect on memory, mythology, and contemporary reinterpretations of history.“In my art, I seek to restore symbols to their living power — not as historical curiosities, but as visual archetypes still resonating with emotional and spiritual depth.” Condition: Good Condition, as in images Dimensions: 29.7 x 42 cm Weight: 1 kg