ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Bernard Ionescu

Sculptor, Art Educator & Creative Director

With extensive experience in the arts, Bernard graduated from the "Nicolae Tonitza" School of Fine Arts and later from the Academy of Fine Arts (UNARTE), Bucharest, in 2002.

Classically trained in sculpture with a specialization in metal, his practice is grounded in both classical and modern artistic principles, with a deep understanding of composition, form, and visual language.

He is also formally trained as an art educator, holding a certification in art history and aesthetics.

He works as a Creative Director in broadcast and advertising, collaborating with leading names in the industry, and his designs and visual systems are seen by millions through large-scale broadcasts and international advertising campaigns.

In 2018, he founded Claymodelling Studio in Montreal, a creative practice that brings together art history, sculpture, and ceramics, with a focus on sculptural thinking, design, visual storytelling, and the teaching of hand-building techniques.