Catrinel’s fascination with perception and movement infuses her work, navigating the fluid boundary between sculpture, design, and immersive art installation. Through her interactive objects, she designs experiences that challenge perception and visualize the invisible forces that surround her engagingly. This brings reality in a new light, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.

She perceives our current era as one characterized by rapidity and consumerism, wherein our capacity for marveling at the world has diminished amidst pervasive chronic stress. Thus, her work endeavors to reignite feelings of awe, wonder, and transcendence, urging individuals to pause, contemplate, and embrace the present moment.

Known for her innovative use of light, Catrinel creates collectible design pieces that transcend mere functionality. She specializes in creating luminaires, decor objects, large-scale art installations, and custom-made furnishings. Her work combines aesthetic appeal with functionality, using innovative materials and techniques. She focuses on personalization by crafting custom designs to meet specific needs. Additionally, she incorporates eco-friendly materials and methods to promote sustainability.

In her process, Catrinel seamlessly blends advanced manufacturing techniques like laser cutting with traditional hands-on methods such as casting. Her pieces often feature a framework of technical components that mimic organic and natural phenomena, exploring the visual tension between these contrasting elements. Her innovative use of materials and redefinition of our interaction with our surroundings have garnered significant recognition. Her multidisciplinary approach, grounded in science and philosophy, creates works that challenge conventional views on time, entropy, light, and nature.

Catrinel’s notable achievements include participation in fairs such as Milano Design Week, Dutch Design Week, and Maison Objet Paris. She has won awards like the Silhouette Awards 2024 and the Transylvania Design Award 2023 and has been shortlisted for the Design Wanted Awards 2023 and Kunstpreis Deutschland 2021. Her work has been featured in Design Wanted Magazine, Dezeen, Al-Tiba9, and more.