Silvia Elena Radu (30 June 1935 – 25 May 2025) was a Romanian sculptor, potter and painter.
Life and career Born in Pătroaia-Vale, Dâmbovița County, she graduated in 1960 from the Bucharest Academy of Fine Arts. She was the wife of the sculptor .
Her work is in the Tyler Collection of Romanian and Modern Art. She was the author of monumental works in public spaces in Romania and of sculptures which can be found in public and private collections.
Radu died on 25 May 2025, at the age of 89.
Art in public spaces 1965 – "Legend of Meșterul Manole", Herăstrău Park, Bucharest 1986 – "Heroes memorial statue", Potlogeni 1969 – "Environmental sculpture", Costinești 1971 – "Neptune" marble sculpture, Neptun 1994 – The "Saint George" bronze sculpture, St. George Square, Timișoara
Awards 1968 – the 2nd prize for sculpture of the Union of Artists 1974 – the 2nd prize for monumental art 1999 – Memory and Project Exhibition Award 2003 – "Prometheus Opera Omnia" Award of the Anonymous Foundation, together with Vasile Gorduz
References
Further reading Entry for Silvia Radu on the Union List of Artist Names Silvia Radu on Artnet