The plastic expression of everyday life in the satirical graphics of the artist Glebus Sainciuc

Abstract

Glebus Sainciuc is known in the artistic and cultural space of the Republic of Moldova, thanks to his pictorial works, papier-mâché masks and remarkable drawing sheets. Initially, the protagonist debuts in the art of easel painting, so as over decades to also enrich his area of interest through a vast activity in the art of masks, the art of social caricature and friendly cartoons. Caricature, as a genre of plastic creation, was practiced by artist Glebus Sainciuc mainly in the late 50s - early 60s of the 20th century. His debut in satirical graphics coincides with the period of time in which he becomes a member of the editorial board of the satire and humor magazine “Chiparus” in 1958. The artist’s activity involves social caricatures that were part of various thematic branches such as culture, social life, national economy, etc. The creator’s efforts were directed towards the elaboration of expressive images with an accentuated metaphorical substrate that originally reflects everyday life. Made in watercolor and ink, the caricatures developed by Glebus Sainciuc highlight the plastic expressions of color and line, while the subject of the image favors the satirical elucidation of some social and cultural realities.