Masquerade

Behind every mask lies a story. In Masquerade, Gabriel explores the fragile boundary between appearance and identity, where theatrical figures reveal the emotions, contradictions and hidden truths of human nature.

The Uninvited Performer, original oil painting by Gabriel Branescu of a mime and Dalmatian

The Uninvited Performer

The Uninvited Performer explores the fragile boundary between performance and authenticity. The mime, absorbed in his theatrical world, is interrupted by Ubba, the artist's Dalmatian, whose spontaneous affection disrupts the carefully constructed scene.

In this unexpected encounter, the mask of performance gives way to something genuine. Humour and tenderness emerge from the contrast between rehearsed gestures and instinctive connection.

Original oil on linen.

99 × 99 cm · 2026

Keeper of Dreams, original oil painting by Gabriel Branescu depicting a mysterious harlequin

Keeper of Dreams

Keeper of Dreams inhabits the space between theatre and imagination. The harlequin becomes a guardian of the inner world, where fantasy offers both refuge and freedom.

Suspended between playfulness and mystery, the figure evokes our enduring need to dream, to invent and to preserve a little wonder beyond the demands of reality.

Original oil and modelling paste on canvas.

76 × 61 cm · 2026