Anghel Efim

Artist statement

Efim Anghel was born in Moldova. He started drawing from an early age, since he was about four. When he was in first grade and drew an authentic-looking fish, people have started to notice and were genially amazed at how talented Efim was. In 1976, Efim’s talent passion, perseverance, and appreciation of art helped him to get accepted and admitted to the University of Arts in Kishinev. John Jumatil was his mentor and helped Efim pursue studies in art. However, raised by a single mother, Efim’s family was poor and couldn’t afford have him in college any longer. Despite that Efim’s prospect to graduate haven’t realized at that point in his life, he never stopped drawing. In 2004, Efim came to the United States with his wife and two children. He enrolled to the American River College (ARC) in Sacramento, California where he studied English, and further developed his drawing skills. In 2010 Efim worked as an intern in James Kaneko Gallery in Sacramento. The following year Efim received the “Best of Show” award in a group exhibition from the ARC.