Melbourne, Australia
The Studio
open studio days
at the Artist's Workshop
Studio Date
Sunday 22nd & 29th March 2026
Studio Time
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Studio Location
1/52 Glencairn Street, Mulgrave, Vic 3170
"I paint not what I see, but what I feel. The canvas is a conversation between my soul and the universe — each brushstroke a word, each colour a prayer."
For over 45 years, Nelus Oana has dedicated his life to the pursuit of emotional truth through oil painting. Born in the village of Pechea, Romania, amidst endless sunflower fields and dramatic skies, he discovered his calling at a young age.
Inspired by Van Gogh’s passionate vision and Matisse’s bold use of colour, Nelus developed a distinctive style characterized by thick impasto textures and vibrant, emotionally charged palettes.
Watch the Process
A Painting Comes to Life
Step Inside the Studio: Where Art Comes to Life
Selected History
Exhibitions & Milestones
1980 – 1987 Participates in solo and group exhibitions in Romania and Germany.
1987 Settles in Melbourne, Australia. From that moment on, he participates in solo and group exhibitions in Australia, Spain, Germany, U.S.A., and Romania.
2004 Solo exhibition in Karlsruhe, Germany. Organized by Dr. Dana Corina Schmidt.
2004 His works are promoted by Professor Angela Dibello at Agora Gallery in New York.
September 2007 Solo exhibition at the Museum of Visual Arts of Galati, Romania.
February 2008 Solo exhibition at “Tonitza” Galleries in Barlad, Romania.
March 2008 Solo exhibition at “Carpatica” Arts Hall in Cluj, Romania.
September 2008 Solo exhibition at “Artemis” Art Gallery in Targu Mures, Romania.
October 2009 Solo exhibition at the Metropolitan Cultural Centre for Youth in Bucharest, Romania.
November 2010 Solo exhibition at “Constantin Brancusi” Art Galleries in Bucharest, Romania.
2012 – 2019 The Autumn Salon of Romanian Artists from Galati, Romania.
2018 Promoted by Bluethumb Online Gallery, Australia.
2018-2025 Nicolae Mantu Gallery in Galati Romania-participating every single Art Saloon- four shows every year,spring,summer,autumn and winter!
2024 One man show with launching the art album Nelus Oana by Corneliu Stoica at Nicolae Mantu Gallery in Galati, Romania
2025 One man show at National Library in Bucharest, Romania!
He has works in private and public collections in Europe, Canada, Australia, and America.
Get in Touch
Visit or Enquire
Whether you’re interested in acquiring a painting, or visiting the studio in Melbourne, I’d love to hear from you.
Studio Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Studio Visits
By appointment only
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