Sabin Bălașa (1932–2008) was a renowned Romanian artist, best known for his surrealist and visionary paintings, as well as his work in animation. His style is marked by a vivid and dreamlike use of color, blending elements of the fantastical and the metaphysical. Drawing on influences from Romanian folklore, mythology, and universal themes of human existence, Bălașa's works often explore concepts like time, eternity, and the interconnectedness of life, the cosmos, and the individual.