Valentina is a Romanian born visual artist living in the UK, specialising in carving a

range of materials, from limestone to breeze blocks and plaster cast, glazed with glass

wax, graphite, or acrylic paint.

Growing up in a small town in Romania, Valentina studied Philology at the University

of Bacau, graduating in 2003, while working as a supply teacher in various schools in

her hometown. In 2007 she came to the UK where she worked in childcare before

returning to the teaching career. In 2020 Valentina joined the University of East

London, graduating in June 2024.

Valentina’s work ranges from carved stone, breeze blocks, plaster and bronze cast,

and installations with found objects or recycled materials. She exhibited at Filet Gallery

London in 2023 and UEL AVA Gallery Way Out East in 2021, 2022 and 2023. In April

2024 she was in charge of the organising and running of Ork-shun - a student-led

charitable art auction which raised over £7000. Since September 2023 Valentina

started her own business, running after-school art clubs and working with local

community to support vulnerable children.