Ion Florin Scarlat's first period of abstract compositions were instinctual and intuitive but clearly demonstrated his creativity. When he later studied in America, he developed a more constructivist approach, and his life as a dancer adds definite shape to the themes of his compositions. His color combinations refined to become increasingly subdued and subtle, reflecting the gracefulness of ballet. The dynamics of his compositions are expressed by more realistic reproduction of ballet dancers. They are achieved by contrast of pure form, bound together by an inner balance to create intimacy and rapport. At the same time, each form responds emotionally to the other in an expressive dialogue, movement for movement. Ion Scarlat achieves an original performance in bringing to the canvas a breathtaking fusion.

Exhibitions:

1975 Baltimore, MD
1979 Washington DC
2000 Papp Gallery, SoHo, NYC
2001 SoHo, NYC
2002 SoHo, NYC
2003 Javitt Center Int. ARTEX-PO, NYC
2004 Jaditte Gallery, NYC
2005 Jaditte Gallery, NYC