Residing in the Latvian countryside, nestled amidst forests and untamed fields, my journey as an artist commenced at the age of 18 when I resolved to pursue studies at the Latvian Academy of Fine Arts. Over the course of six years, I immersed myself in painting and drawing courses, dedicating myself to the exploration of figurative art.
By the age of 24, I began showcasing my work in exhibitions, primarily featuring large-scale figurative paintings. Central to my artistic expression became the conveyance of my emotions regarding the natural surroundings through the human form, predominantly focusing on the female body. This introspective journey into my own psyche found manifestation in my artistry.
While I frequently engaged in plein air painting, I often perceived the essence of a place through anthropomorphic visualizations.
In later years, one of my projects culminated in a series of paintings inspired by classical mythology. It served as a rebuttal to the prevalent depiction of nude female figures in art, instead opting to portray the male form in its vulnerability. My subjects included Icarus, Narcissus, St. Sebastian, and others.
My artistic repertoire now encompasses a diverse array of themes, ranging from landscapes and interiors to animal studies. What continues to captivate me as an artist is the beauty of nature and its myriad hues. I perceive the delicate beauty inherent in each moment and am occasionally inclined to halt the passage of time. Through the medium of color, I articulate my unique perspective and the evolution of my emotions.
Transitioning to a simpler lifestyle upon moving to the countryside has provided me with an abundance of visual stimuli, which I translate into my artwork.
Celebrating two decades as a painter, I firmly believe that the most compelling theme for art in the 21st century remains the inner life of the artist's persona. It is the personal emotions and the artist's distinctive perception of the world that render each piece of art singular and irreplicable.
In 2023, I attained a Master's degree in Fine Arts with a focus on ceramics from the Latvian Academy of Arts. Presently, I am engaged in ceramics, sculpture, and installations, while also being an active member of the "Corporation of Riga Professional Artists."
Aspazijas māja, Z, Zigfrīda Meierovica prospekts, Jūrmala, Latvia
Curated ArtPart group show in Jurmala, latvia
Aizkraukle, Aizkraukle pilsēta, Aizkraukle Municipality, Latvia
Group show "ArtPart" in the Art Museum Aizkraukle
Education:
1987.-1993. Latvian state Academy of fine arts – painting and drawing course
2001. – 2005. Bachalor Degree in E-commerce and design.
Membership in professional associations:
Since 2014 - “Corporation of Riga profession artists”
Since 2016 - L’Association « Festival-Cultures Croisées », France
Work experience:
Since 2017 - teaching painting and drawing im private studio.
Exhibitions:
“Spring” 1994 -2001 (annual salon of Latvian art, Riga)“L’Art Libre” Riga, München 1996-1998“5 tram” Riga, 1999, 2000 (exposition of the group of 5 artists)“120 degrees” Riga, 2004«Plain air Gotland» 1998,1999 Visby Art Museum, Sweden, Hotel de Rome, Riga (Atelier in Sweden, Gotland)New art from Latvia, Helsinki, Finland, 2004Annual Art exhibition Riga municipality, 2009One land, One home, Riga municipality 2010“Dall’Acqua Nasce L’Anima”, Desio, Italy, 2011“Shamal”, Varenna, Italy, 2012“From country side…”, Baldone, 2013Café Dali, Riga, 2014Corporation of Riga profession artists, Vilnius, Lithuania, 2014Riga Art Fair 2014Big format painting. Fourge, France, 2016Riga Art Fair 2017Portrait, Vitebsk Modern Art Center, Belorussia, 2018Art aus Lettland, Horn, Germany, 20182nd festival International de peinture en plein air, Vernon, France, 2018“Art days-60”, gallery of Latvian artists Union, Riga, Latvia
Solo Exhibitions: 1994-2019, Riga, Latvia
Book illustrations:
„Знаки воды”, C.Пичугин. Rīga. 2002;
Jautrā ĀBECE krāsās un vārsmās, V.Kačalova. R.Pranča
“Zvēri runā” A.Līdumniece. Sava grāmata. 2017.g.
Sarma Antonova “Atmiņas pečvorkas stilā”, 2017.g.
