 In 1973, he had another solo exhibition at the Simeza Gallery; Traian Stoica wrote the foreword for the exhibition catalogue.That year, he was awarded the Ordinul "Meritul Cultural", the order of cultural merit.In 1974, he did stage design for the play "Între noi nu a fost decât tăcerea" – ("Between Us There Has Been Only Silence") by Lia Crişan; this was the last of his theater activities; after this time, he devoted himself entirely to painting; his studio in this period became a meeting place for artists, critics and collectors.