The Genesis of Form in Ion Daghi’s Vision: an Exploration of the Creative Process

Abstract

Ion Daghi (1936-2022) was a remarkable plastic artist and pedagogue from the Republic of Moldova, with an impressive artistic and academic career. His education at the Republican School of Fine Arts in Chișinău and the Kharkiv Academy of Art and Design followed by obtaining a doctorate in pedagogy (1990), provided him with a solid foundation to develop a unique vision of art. His artistic debut in 1967, followed by numerous personal and group exhibitions, as well as the realization of significant artistic works, consolidated his status as a renowned artist. In parallel with his artistic activity, Daghi significantly contributed to the development of the methodology of teaching fine arts, publishing numerous theoretical works and participating in various scientific events. In this article, we propose to explore Ion Daghi’s creative universe, focusing on the genesis of forms, an essential process in creation, as analyzed in his writings, and on the transformation of inspiration into visual form. This analysis offers a valuable perspective on the artist’s role as a visual creator, and the research presented illustrates the transposition of abstract ideas into tangible forms, providing a better understanding of the creative process.