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Anca Irina Lefter – Multidisciplinary Artist, Conceptual Designer, Painter
Anca Irina Lefter
Multidisciplinary Artist, Conceptual Designer, Painter
Nice, France |born Tulcea, Romania
http://www.ancairinalefter.com | http://www.portalartexperience.com ancalefter@gmail.com | +33 0785596333Artistic Statement
Anca Irina Lefter is a visionary artist whose work spans painting, conceptual leather design, and immersive installations. Through her signature brands AIL and Ch2 Vinyls, she creates symbolic, wearable art rooted in music, nature, and memory. Her practice is both sensorial and spiritual, bridging ancient alchemy with contemporary craftsmanship.
Biography
Born in the Danube Delta in Tulcea, Romania, into a family of artists and alchemists, Anca began her painting journey at the age of two with Master Vlahos at the Children’s Palace. At 15, she moved to Bucharest to study Mural Arts at Nicolae Tonitza High School. Though initially drawn to pursue drawing at Lorenzo di Medici in Florence, she redirected her path to study business management and negotiation in Bucharest.
After several years in corporate sales and real estate, Anca returned to the arts, studying Accessory and Leather Design in Barcelona and Florence. Since then, she has dedicated her career to conceptual design, contemporary painting, and immersive art experiences under the umbrella of Portal. Her works have been exhibited across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia and worn by artists like David Guetta, Tara McDonald, and Loredana Groza.
Education
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2011–2012 | European Institute of Design, Florence (Leather Design) & Leather School of Santa Croce, Italy
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2009–2010 | European Institute of Design, Barcelona (Accessory Design), Spain
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2007 | Dalles School – Ikebana Course, Bucharest, Romania
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2007 | Media Pro University, Bucharest – BA in Business Management
Thesis: Branding of Luxury Products – Moët & Chandon -
2003–2007 | Nicolae Tonitza High School – Mural Arts, Bucharest, Romania
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2001–2003 | Art High School, Tulcea – Fine Arts, Romania
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1987–2000 | Children’s Palace & Popular Art School, Tulcea – Drawing Courses
Selected Exhibitions & Art Events
2022–2025
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AIL Perfumes, Paintings & Bags, Brebu, Romania (2024)
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Hyperborean Capsule Collection, Brebu, Romania (2024)
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Galateca Gallery, Bucharest, Romania (2022)
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We Wear Art, L’Entrepôt Gallery, Monaco (2022)
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Cannes Film Festival Art Showcase, France (2023)
2019–2022 | Portal Art Experiences
A series of immersive exhibitions combining visual art, fashion, music, AI, and ritualistic performance across France and Romania, including:-
Portal Gate, Burning Man Brasov, Romania
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Portal Space, L’Entrée des Artistes, Vallauris, France
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Portal Roots, Romanian Academy of Science, Bucharest
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Erotic Design Fair, Bucharest
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Parallel Universes, Embassy of Mexico – Dia de los Muertos
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Claire Portal, Vence, France
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L’Entrepôt Gallery, Monaco
2010–2018 | International Presence
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INTERTEXTILE, China (Ningbo, Shanghai, Suzhou)
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Doha & Dubai Fashion Weeks, UAE
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Barcelona International Bridal Fair, Spain
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Micam-Mipel Milan, Italy
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JW Marriott Grand Hotel, Bucharest – „Color Exercises”
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Galeria Galateca, Bucharest – „Blood Line” & „CH2 Vinyls”
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Soiree de la Mode, Hilton, Bucharest
2006–2010 | Early Work & Recognition
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Fior Oranj – LA SCENA, Bucharest
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Silance – Association of Visual Artists, Bucharest
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CD Cover – Giuseppe Devastato’s „Dream Path” (exhibited in 26 countries)
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Delta Hotel, Tulcea – Personal Exhibitions
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Embassy Bucharest, Zen Sushi, Paesent Museum, Larmaroc Festival
Signature Collections & Fashion Highlights
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Ch2 Vinyls – Custom stage accessories for David Guetta, Tara McDonald, Luciano
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AIL Bags & Accessories – Conceptual wearable art using vinyl records and leather
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AIL x Campari – Special Edition Leather Line
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AIL x Tudor Tailor – Limited Briefcase and Wallets Collection
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Loredana Groza & Eurovision – Custom leather outfits for stage
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Wella Gala / Vocea României / Cristina Vasiu – Costume design
Residencies & Collaborations
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Creative Camp, Bran – Alexandra’s Gallery
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Art Therapy for Children, Botanical Garden, Bucharest
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Omega House Bucharest, Joint Exhibition with Ana Necolau
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Regina Maria Foundation – Donation & Social Art Projects
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