A passionate artist, Andreea began to paint at a very young age. She cites the source of her creativity to rest in her unwavering dedication to her belief in her faith.
Delicate and vibrant shading work imbues Andreea’s colourful drawings and paintings with a realistic quality that speaks volumes to her artistic abilities. As the nature and material of her work varies over time, Andreea continuously proves that she is equally talented, no matter the subject matter. Landscapes of powerful cresting waves are just as well done as the fine veins snaking through the petals of her flower paintings, as are the piercing eyes staring out from her dynamic human portrayals.
Born and raised in Romania, relocated recently in Auckland, New Zealand, from California, United States.
”Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life; everyone must carry out a concrete assignment that demands fulfilment. Therein he cannot be replaced, nor can his life be repeated. Thus, everyone’s task is unique as his specific opportunity to implement it.”— Viktor E. Frankl
Selected Exhibitions, Collections & Press
Explore Andreea Berindei’s exhibition history, public and private collections, editorial features, commissions, and speaking engagements across New Zealand, the United States, and internationally.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2025, New Shores (solo exhibition), Quay Gallery, Whitford (Auckland), New Zealand
2021, LagunaART Gallery, Mission Viejo, California, United States
2022, Women in Art (group exhibition), LagunaART Gallery, Mission Viejo (California), United States
2018, Paradigm Gallery, Santa Ana (California), United States
URBAN INTERVENTIONS
2019, Installing Hope Gala (participating artist), hosted by Pen + Napkin (United States)
2012–2013, The Peace Project (art-for-social-change context)
COLLECTIONS
Private collections: New Zealand; North America (incl. Canada); Europe; China; the Philippines; United Arab Emirates
Institutional / notable holding (as publicly stated), One work housed in Dubai’s Presidential Palace (United Arab Emirates)
EDITORIAL FEATURES
Taggart, Emma (2025) ‘Artist Faces Her Fear of the Ocean by Painting Powerful Crashing Waves’, My Modern Met, 6 August
https://mymodernmet.com/andreea-berindei-ocean-paintings/
Harrowell, Chris (2025) ‘“I pour my dreams into these paintings”’, Times Online (New Zealand), 25 June
https://www.times.co.nz/art-entertainment/i-pour-my-dreams-into-these-paintings/
Cole, Margherita (2021) ‘Artist Creates Lifelike Ocean Paintings Despite Her Fear of Large Bodies of Water’, My Modern Met, 5 September (Links to the artist website and online shop)
https://mymodernmet.com/andreea-berindei-acrylic-ocean-paintings/
Mitchell, Kristine (2016) ‘Self-Taught Artist Shares Stunning Process Behind Her Remarkable Paintings and Drawings’, My Modern Met, 20 July
https://mymodernmet.com/creating-art-andreea-ionela-berindei/
SELECTED COMMISSIONS
Institutional / University Publication
Druhora, Daniel (2017) ‘The Seven Secrets of a Beautiful Mind’, USC Viterbi School of Engineering (University of Southern California), 7 September (Illustration credited to Andreea Berindei)
https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2017/09/seven-secrets-beautiful-mind/
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
2020, Artist testimony, Bonnie Joy Keller, Bonfire Ministries Sarasota, (Florida), United States