Ioan Popei was born in Agapia, Neamt county, Romania, on July 15th, 1954. His first exhibition was in Piatra Neamt in 1985. His religious icons were very well received abroad also, in France, Holland, UK, Belgium and Australia.

As every other mystery, Popei's one is simple: faith and a leaning towards the depth of the being, there where the limitless creative powers come from. Ioan Popei does not paint icons, he prays.

About Ioan's oil paintings:

How an icon is made:

Popei uses either ancient or new wood.
New wood must dry for 6 months in a place without moisture.
After the wood is dry, it is tested with high temperatures.
Thus it is insured that the wood does not crack later.
Ancient wood is strengthened.
It is submitted to a special treatment against insects and for insulation.
The surface is prepared with different substances.
The artist uses metal thin paper for the golden and silver colors.

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