Dan Perjovschi on drawing as political language, Romanian art scene, and his 2003 tattoo removal

In a 2006 interview, Romanian artist Dan Perjovschi reflects on his journey from a Soviet-influenced art education to a focus on political commentary through his drawings. He perceives drawing as a form of communication, often utilizing graffiti-inspired styles to distill intricate topics. Following Romania's revolution in 1989, his artistic approach transitioned from poetic to political, shaped by the socio-political landscape and his involvement with the political magazine '22' since 1991. Perjovschi frequently incorporates 30% of his drawings in various projects, viewing each exhibition as a triumph after facing travel restrictions until the age of 29. He was active in early 1990s performance festivals, including tattooing 'Romania' at Timișoara's Zone festival. His recent work includes 'Naked Drawings' at Ludwig Museum Cologne (2005), where he critiques Romania's art scene while advocating for cultural activism.