Atila-Robert Gomboș, PhD
About
A multidisciplinary professional combining academic excellence with artistic innovation and entrepreneurial vision.
Driven by an insatiable curiosity and affinity for discovery, I find genuine pleasure in learning and creating, whether in the realm of art or in the digital landscape. My involvement spans long-term projects that demonstrate sustained commitment, notably Jasmine Directory, which I co-founded and lead as CEO, including the editorial review of submissions.
I continuously strive to keep pace with the latest developments in IT, ensuring my technical expertise remains current and relevant. Since May 2024 I have been IT Manager, IT Procurement Specialist and CISO at Printopia S.R.L., an IT integrator in Timișoara. My writing extends beyond these ventures to Artă și Artiști Vizuali, where I serve as editor, sharing insights and perspectives within the creative community.
In my free time, I enjoy experimenting with various programming languages, treating code as another form of creative expression. As a naturally social person, I'm always ready for engaging discussions on any topic, believing that meaningful conversations are the foundation of both personal growth and professional collaboration.
Academic Excellence
Earned my Doctorate in Visual Arts magna cum laude from West University of Timișoara in 2024, with the dissertation "Black - Aesthetic Dimension in Contemporary Painting and Photography" - a groundbreaking study exploring the metaphysical and aesthetic properties of black in visual arts.
Artistic Innovation
National and international exhibitions, including the doctoral exhibition "Beyond Black" (Helios Art Gallery, Timișoara, 2021). My work spans photography, painting, generative algorithms, and mixed media techniques.
Entrepreneurial Vision
Co-founder and CEO of Jasmine Directory (2009), a business web directory, and editor of the online journal Artă și Artiști Vizuali (ISSN 2734-6196).
Doctoral Research
Pioneering research in black aesthetics, exploring the paradox of black as both absence and presence in contemporary visual arts.
Doctoral Dissertation
"Negrul - dimensiune estetică în pictura și fotografia contemporană"
English Title: "BLACK - AESTHETIC DIMENSION IN CONTEMPORARY PAINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY"
Defense Date: June 21, 2024, 10:00 AM
Institution: West University of Timișoara, Doctoral School of Arts
Scientific Supervisor: Prof. univ. dr. Stelian Acea
Distinction: Magna Cum Laude (qualifier "Foarte bine")
Official Recognition: Order of the Minister of Education no. 7692 of 6 December 2024
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20514341.
Research Methodology
Transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach combining scientific and applied research methods:
• Individual case studies
• Mixed case studies
• Expert interviews
• Group interviews
• Research through art
Theoretical analysis, historical context, semiotic interpretation, and psychosocial perspectives.
Publications
Articles in Romanian in ISSN periodicals and a chapter in an ISBN volume (2020-2022):
• "Despre negru în artele vizuale: o foarte scurtă introducere" [On black in the visual arts: a very short introduction], EM Art, no. 13, January 2022, pp. 22-25, ISSN 2734-7923
• "Estetica negrului: între percepție și expresie artistică" [The aesthetics of black: between perception and artistic expression], Caiete de Arte și Design, no. 9/2021, pp. 164-173, ISSN 2393-042X (CEEOL)
• "Analiză critică a evoluției negrului în artele plastice" [A critical analysis of the evolution of black in the visual arts], RevArt, vol. 38, no. 3/2021, pp. 154-164, ISSN 1841-1169 (CEEOL)
• "Dincolo de negru" [Beyond Black], 4 Foi de Artă, no. 33, September 2021, pp. 5, 7, ISSN 2668-0238
• "Niveluri perceptive ale negrului în arta contemporană" [Perceptual levels of black in contemporary art], in Dana Percec (ed.), Tendințe actuale în științele umaniste, vol. I, West University of Timișoara Publishing House, Timișoara, 2021, pp. 221-228, ISBN 978-973-125-848-5
• "Ontologia operei de artă în contemporaneitate și contextul său interdisciplinar" [The ontology of the work of art in contemporaneity and its interdisciplinary context], Caiete de Arte și Design, no. 8/2020, pp. 42-45, ISSN 2393-042X
Author profile: ORCID
International Conferences
Participation in international research conferences:
• 12th SAR International Conference on Artistic Research (Vienna, Austria, held online, April 7-9, 2021) - participant
• 4th PARSE Biennial Research Conference (University of Gothenburg, Sweden, held online, November 17-19, 2021) - participant
• "The status of the image in postmodernity" - paper listed in the programme of the International Conference of Doctoral Schools of IOSUD-UNAGE Iași (online, November 4-6, 2021; scheduled for 5 November 2021)
Applied Research Component
Doctoral Exhibition "Dincolo de negru" (Beyond Black)
Helios Art Gallery, UAP Timișoara (August 14-24, 2021)
Curator: Prof. univ. dr. Stelian Acea
Visual Arts
Exhibitions spanning photography, painting, generative art, and mixed media, exploring the aesthetic dimensions of black and contemporary visual expression.
Doctoral Exhibition "Dincolo de negru" (Beyond Black)
Solo exhibition at Helios Art Gallery (2021) exploring black as "non-color" and matrix of cosmic construction. Featured black and white photography, generative algorithms, photomontage, and mixed media.
Press and Media
The doctoral exhibition "Dincolo de negru" (Beyond Black, 2021) was covered by:
• Union of Visual Artists of Romania (UAP), 10 August 2021
• Jurnalul (Magdalena Popa Buluc), 15 August 2021
• Modernism.ro (Cosmin Nasui), 15 August 2021
• Radio România Cultural, 16 August 2021
• Faculty of Arts and Design, West University of Timișoara (archived copy)
Radio and TV: Radio Timișoara interview (16 August 2021); TVR Plus, Fan Urban, on the National Salon of Contemporary Art (4 December 2020); TVR Cluj-Napoca, during the Vizualia Visual Arts Festival (2019); TVR Timișoara, programmes on photography moderated by Prof. univ. dr. Claudiu Arieșan (2017, 2018).
Illustrations published in: Arta, no. 48-49/2021, pp. 94-100, ISSN 0004-3354; Orizont, no. 9 (1673), September 2021, ISSN 0030-560X; 4 Foi de Artă, no. 33 (September 2021) and no. 34 (October 2021), ISSN 2668-0238.
International Recognition
Participated in international exhibitions across Romania, Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, Serbia, the USA, India, Turkey and South Korea. Notable participations include the Intercontinental Biennial of Small Graphics (8th edition, Aiud, August 2021) and the ASROPA International Art Exhibition (South Korea).
Selected Exhibitions
• "SPONTANEOUS INSPIRATION", organised by the ARTLIFE Foundation, Museum of Ventura County, California, USA (4-30 June 2022)
• International Visual Art Exhibition "Zis și făcut" (Said and Done), 1st edition, Iași (20 December 2021 - 31 January 2022); catalogue, PIM Publishing House, 2022, ISBN 978-606-13-6704-7
• Visual Arts Salon Timișoara, 91st edition, Timișoara Art Museum (19 December 2021 - 16 January 2022)
• "Black, white and more...", Cluj Art Gallery, Cluj-Napoca (17-31 May 2021)
• "Romanian Artists on International Gallery Walls 3", organised by Cluj Art, D'EM Art Gallery, Mestre (Venice), Italy (26 April - 8 May 2021)
• "Bread as Universe", ART FACTORY FLOX gallery, Kirschau, Germany, curated by Holger Wendland (2021)
• National Salon of Contemporary Art, Simeza Gallery, Bucharest (November 2020)
• International Photography Exhibition "Traditions and Experiment in Academic Photography", Bastion Multifunctional Centre, Timișoara, organised by the Faculty of Arts and Design (UVT) and Akademija Umetnosti Novi Sad (2018); catalogue ISBN 978-606-726-120-2
Awards & Distinctions
• Second Prize, Photography Section, International Biennial of Miniature Arts, 3rd edition, Mansarda Gallery of the Faculty of Arts and Design, Timișoara (2018)
• "Sever Bocu" Excellence Scholarship, West University of Timișoara (academic year 2018-2019)
• Award for Mixed Media, Dragobete Art.ro Visual Art Exhibition, 9th edition (2021)
• Special Chairman Choice Award and DIPA Mention, 1st International Salon Bokeh Digital Circuit (2021)
Professional Memberships
• Trainee member of the Union of Visual Artists of Romania (UAP), Timișoara branch (admitted 2021)
• Member of the Center for Contemporary Visual Arts Creation (CCAVC), Faculty of Arts and Design, West University of Timișoara (2021)
Entrepreneurial Projects
Digital platforms I co-founded or edit, bridging technology, culture and community.
Jasmine Directory (2009-present)
Co-founded in 2009. A business directory organised in main categories; I serve as its co-founder and CEO.
Artă și Artiști Vizuali
Online journal of visual arts (ISSN 2734-6196, ISSN-L 2734-6196; medium: online). I am the editor of the journal.
Technical Competencies
Professional IT credentials in cybersecurity, enterprise infrastructure and cloud solutions.
Dell Technologies Credentials
Solution Engineer (SE) Credentials:
• SE: Server Credential 2024
• SE: Server for CSP Credential 2024
• SE: High-end Storage Credential 2024
• SE: MidRange Storage Credential 2024
• SE: Software Defined Storage Credential 2024
• SE: Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Credential 2024
Dell Sales & Marketing Credentials
Sales Certifications:
• Marketing Credential 2024
• Sales: Workstation Credential 2024
• Sales: Storage Basics for Distributors Curriculum 2024
• Sales: Dell APEX Flex On Demand Credential 2024
• Sales: Sustainability Credential 2024
Cybersecurity Certifications
Bitdefender:
• Bitdefender Certified Technical Specialist - Consumer Line (Nov 2024)
• Bitdefender GravityZone Technical Solutions Professional (Nov 2024)
SentinelOne:
• Pre-Sales/Tech Accreditation Fundamentals (Oct 2024)
• Pre-Sales/Tech Accreditation Applied (Oct 2024)
• Pre-Sales/Tech Accreditation Proficient (Oct 2024)
Software and Tools
Programming & Development: Programming tools (JS, JAVA, Laravel and more); team-oriented work tools
Creative Suite: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere
CAD/3D Modeling: AutoCAD, SolidWorks
Database Systems: SQL Server, MySQL, Hibernate
Operating Systems: UNIX/Linux, Windows
Educational Technologies: Google Classroom Suite, Zoom, Smart Board
Microsoft Office Package
Contact
Let's connect and explore opportunities for collaboration in research, arts, or technology.
Professional Inquiries
For academic collaborations, research partnerships, exhibition opportunities, or speaking engagements in visual arts and technology.
Current Projects
Active in ongoing research, maintaining Jasmine Directory and Artă și Artiști Vizuali platforms, and pursuing new intersections between technology and visual arts.
Based in: Timișoara, Romania
Professional Links
Main Projects:
Jasmine Directory
Artă și Artiști Vizuali (journal)
Academic & Professional Profiles:
ORCID Academic Profile
Google Scholar
Doctoral Thesis (DOI)
Curriculum Vitae (jasminedirectory.com)
Social & Professional Networks:
LinkedIn Personal
LinkedIn Company
Twitter
Professional Credentials:
Credly Certifications