Colorful illustration depicting scenes of civil unrest, police vehicles, protestors, and a mounted officer. Surrounding elements include luxury brand logos and weapons.

Raul Oprea AKA SADDO

  • Romanian born contemporary artist Raul Sebastian Oprea aka Saddo, currently based in Bucharest, juggles between paintings on canvas for galleries, large scale murals and commission illustrations for different projects and brands.

    

In his personal and commissioned works he manages to mix his taste for artists like Rousseau, Matisse or Grayson Perry, with his fascination for Iranian miniatures, Asian carpets, and his love of contemporary illustration, decorative arts, hip hop and urban culture.

    And just like a hip-hop DJ, he samples different elements, surreal imagery, portraits of rappers, luxury cars, brand logos, into his own intricate iconography. 



    He’s been part of numerous group shows all over the world ( in Copenhagen, New York, Berlin, Montreal, Ottawa, Salvador, Bangkok, Vienna, Mexico City, Oakland, Portland) , he’s had solo shows at BC Gallery in Berlin and Mobius Gallery in Bucharest, and has painted murals in Montreal, Bangkok, Las Vegas, Seattle, Bucharest, Paris, Rabat.

  • BSTN - Lavazza - Topo Chico - Regent Hotels - The New Yorker - The Hollywood Reporter.

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Selected Work

Colorful artwork depicting chaotic scenes with police, protests, and various symbolic elements like luxury brand logos, weapons, and flames. The composition includes a police car, officers on horseback, detained individuals, and people in confrontati
Colorful illustration of a vibrant party scene with people dancing, lounging by a balcony, a pool, and a red car. Floral border surrounds the image.
Colorful illustration divided into three panels. The left panel shows a man in a suit with a raised fist, standing against a backdrop featuring South African motifs. The middle panel depicts a face behind bars with signs labeled "BLANKES WHITES" and
Colorful artwork with religious symbols, cars, a rooster, and abstract designs.
Abstract art featuring a hooded figure on a scooter surrounded by colorful symbols and patterns, including a camel, palm tree, and various geometric shapes.
Illustration of a tattooed man with a beard and sunglasses on a motorcycle, surrounded by colorful symbols including a crocodile, shotgun, pizza, snakes, wolf, and shark.
Large colorful mural featuring abstract and geometric shapes, human figure, flowers, smiley faces, and various symbols, displayed outdoors in an urban setting with scaffolding and buildings in the background.
Man painting colorful abstract mural outdoors
TOPO CHICO Illustrations Illustrator
Colorful and surreal digital illustration featuring a mix of animals, plants, and mythical creatures in a vibrant, fantastical style. Includes bear, frog, bird, ear, flowers, sun, and other abstract elements.
Colorful collage featuring a person wearing heart-shaped sunglasses, surrounded by floral and abstract elements, with two small dogs. Additional illustrations include a heart with "stay nasty," a plane, eyes, mushrooms, sandals, and logos. Bright, bo
Colorful artwork featuring stylized portraits, leopard, tiger, diamonds, watches, and brand logos on a black background.
Colorful illustration of a person with long hair and red earrings, surrounded by coffee plant branches with red berries. Geometric shapes and patterns form a decorative border, including animals and abstract designs.
A colorful, abstract illustration of a man with a basketball theme, featuring trophies, basketballs, and geometric patterns in the background.
Illustrated portrait of a man with a yellow bandana over one eye, surrounded by pink flowers and green leaves. He has a sparkling gold grill on his teeth and a thick gold chain around his neck. The background features a green and pink design.
Arsenie - Illustrated Film Poster
Portrait of a woman with braided hair adorned with orange beads, wearing a colorful shawl. The background features pink flowers on a blue field, framed by Coca-Cola and Pepsi logos.
Gallery visitors viewing colorful, vibrant paintings on the walls, featuring portraits and artistic designs in an art exhibition setting.
Colorful art portrait featuring an older woman with red hair, surrounded by vibrant geometric shapes and patterns, including an abstract eye, sun, and polka dots.
Portrait of a person wearing sunglasses, surrounded by ornamental floral patterns in red and green on a dark background.
Colorful artistic pattern featuring dragons, waves, flowers, birds, and a man sitting under a palm tree. The scene includes a mountain and mythical elements in a dynamic composition.
Colorful abstract illustration featuring a person's face with glasses, surrounded by flames and decorative elements, including skull motifs, star shapes, dice, moon phases, and two stylized cars on a patterned background.
Artwork featuring three male figures with sunglasses, surrounded by luxury brands and symbols like Versace, a tiger, a snake, a watch, diamonds, and a leopard. Includes pop culture references like a Yoda face.
Painting of a smiling woman with long blonde hair, wearing a spotted outfit and a jeweled choker, surrounded by red roses. The border features the words 'HARD CORE' and decorative symbols.
Seamless pattern featuring elephants, mythical creatures, birds, pink flowers, bamboo, and waves in vibrant colors.
Colorful abstract mural with geometric shapes, animals, and natural elements in vibrant red, blue, yellow, and black on a building wall.
Person wearing a black Schott NYC jacket with designs and a gold Y2 pendant necklace, clasping hands.
Person standing wrapped in a colorful patterned blanket with a neutral background.
A ceramic bust of a person with long hair, wearing sunglasses, gold jewelry, and a floral shirt, displayed on a pedestal indoors.
Colorful sculpture of a person resting their head on their hands, wearing glasses and a floral shirt, with abstract artwork in the background.
Person wearing a black jacket with colorful patch artwork depicting a face, symbols, and text "Pablo" on the back, standing outdoors in a park with trees and fallen leaves.
Colorful illustration of a person with braided hair, wearing a shirt featuring a large "M" logo. The background has flames, a crown, a red-and-yellow flower, and a smaller portrait. The style is bold and graphic.
Colorful illustration of a smiling person wearing heart-shaped sunglasses and a leopard print top, surrounded by tropical foliage and two dogs. The image is framed by various colorful icons, including a heart with 'stay nasty,' an airplane, an eye wi
Illustration of a bald man with a serious expression, surrounded by flowers and leaves. He is wearing a gold chain and a black and white jacket. The background features abstract tiger stripes in brown and black.
TOPO CHICO Illustrations Illustrator

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