Nicu P

Romanian artist Nicu Popescu merges algorithmic art with Arduino controllers to create dynamic, often interactive pieces shaped by real-time processes.

Cellular Automata and Turing Patterns underpin his exploration of profound questions about human nature, societal themes, and the fluidity of time.

Nicu P’s diverse interests—spanning digital art, product design, woodworking, sculpture, and Arduino—shape his career in generative art. His travels and interactions with people inspire his creative pursuits, enriching his work with diverse cultural perspectives and artistic influences.

Exhibitions / Event Displays

  • Nov 4-24 2024 – Bilbao, Spain, present with 3 generative works at Bideotikan International Digital Art Festival – projecting the works of 15 local and international artists on screens located in iconic places around the city.
  • Nov 16, 2024 – Hamburg Planetarium, Germany, “ASTR1V0X” projected in full dome format during “CONTACT ATTEMPT”, an event organized by the Foundation Herbert W. Franke, celebrating 50 years from the Arecibo Message.
  • Nov 18, 2024 – Bochum Planetarium, Germany, “ASTR1V0X” presented in full dome format during “CONTACT ATTEMPT”, an event organized by the Foundation Herbert W. Franke.
  • Oct 4-6 2024 – “SOLITON” interactive installation art at Radar New Media Art & Technology International Festival, Bucharest
  • Oct 1-31 2024 – the work “Uphill” was part of the “DEFORM AND RE-FORM” exhibition at the Helsinki Central Library Oodi. The exhibition, organized by Alusta (a Finnish National Gallery platform)
  • Jul 2024 Valencia, Spain – “Otra Playa” showcased at the CONTINUUM exhibit in homage to Spanish master Joaquín Sorolla during the GM Valencia! event
  • Jun 2024 Bucharest, at the HR Summit event during Bucharest Tech Week, “Flower Code” – interactive installation art & group exhibition -> event showreel
  • May 2024 The Hague at the “Noncompliance” exhibition curated by Patrick Amadon – 47 artists exhibited protest work in solidarity with the Hong Kong 47 and the pro-democracy movement
  • May 2024 Bucharest at NFTBucharest, “Skully” – Interactive [generative] installation art using p5js, Arduino, webcam and a video projector -> event showreel
  • May 2024 Bucharest at NFTBucharest, “Brøken Glow“
  • Apr 2024 New York at NFTNYC – Artists Village, “Voyage Within“
  • Apr 2024 Tallinn at BananaConf – “Revolt at the Animal Farm”
  • Mar 2024 Toronto at Goat Gallery in the Block by Block pixel art show – “Brancusi” and “Ain’t got much time”
  • Feb 2024 Paris at NFTParis – “Revolt at the Animal Farm”
  • Nov 2023 Palace of the Parliament, Bucharest during ARIR Gala, “Remedia”
  • Oct – Nov 2023 “Next Day” displayed at imnotArt Gallery Chicago & the Metaverse CG Museum
  • August 2023 404 Art Catalog by Patrick Amadon. “Zen in the tempest”
  • May 2023 NFT Bucharest @ Cluj. “Sara Pe Deal”