Amalia Măciucă
b. 1991 / Bacău, Romania / Based in Lucerne, Switzerland
Amalia Măciucă is a figurative painter and visual artist based in Lucerne, Switzerland. Originally from Romania, she studied Conservation and Restoration of Art before deciding to fully dedicate herself to painting. Her work focuses on people—their expressions, their gestures, and their stories.
Amalia paints mostly in oils, creating emotional and intimate portraits that explore themes of kindness, vulnerability, and connection. Many of her works are based on real conversations and shared experiences. The people she paints often take part in the process, shaping the final image through dialogue and trust.
Alongside her studio practice, she runs painting workshops that offer a relaxed and welcoming space for anyone to explore their creativity. Whether you’re a beginner or simply looking for a peaceful activity, these sessions are designed to help you reconnect with your creative side.
Artist Statement
I paint people because I’m interested in who they are and how they feel. Faces, hands, and small gestures tell stories that words often can’t. I use oil painting because it allows me to build slow, layered images that feel quiet and alive.
Kindness is a recurring theme in my work. I’m drawn to people who carry tenderness in their expressions, or those who have been kind even when life hasn’t been easy. I try to capture that soft strength in my paintings.
Many of the people I paint are involved in the process. We talk. I ask them about their lives. These conversations shape the direction of the painting and help me understand what to show.
Painting, for me, is a way of building emotional bridges—between me and the subject, between the viewer and the painting. I believe in art as a place for connection, not judgment. A place where something gentle can still be powerful.
Education
Master Degree
Master of Arts in Fine Arts with a Major in Art in Public Spheres (MAPS) Socially Relevant Projects and Interventions in Public Space
Bachelor Degree
Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts, Conservation and Restoration with focus on Mural Restoration
Media Mentions
KissTheHen Kunstauktion
Event team and participant artist ('24 & '25)
B74 Raum für Kunst
Member of the B74 collective
Time for your Talents
Winner of the "Lockdown Challenge"
zentralplus
Ein Hoch auf die zeitgenössische Kunst in Luzern
Luzerner Zeitung
Die hohe Kunst im Umgang mit der Linie: Was alles eine Zeichnung sein kann
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Wir wollen regionales Kunstschaffen ganz direkt stärken
Kunsthoch
Kunsthoch English Tours (every year since '21)
Beautiful Bizarre
Featured in Beautiful Bizarre Magazine