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Laimdots Murnieks
Sunset 1979. Oil on canvas, 84x110 cm

1979

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Sunset 1979. Oil on canvas, 84x110 cm The central focus of the artwork is a red sunset scene. The artist's portrayal captures the vibrant and warm hues of the setting sun, creating a visually striking and dramatic effect. The red sunset serves as the primary source of light and sets the tone for the entire composition. The painting features black mountains and rocks at the shore, contrasting against the fiery red sky. The dark tones provide a stark contrast to the vibrant sunset, adding depth and enhancing the overall visual impact of the painting. The sea is depicted as white and illuminated by the fading light of the sunset. The artist's use of white to represent the sea creates a sense of calmness and tranquility. It also serves as a contrasting element against the red sky, further highlighting the beauty of the sunset scene. Laimdots Murnieks has said: "I am a sunny artist. The sun and a woman are the center of the world. It is not for nothing that the sun always comes with me in my paintings - it is the basis of everything and symbolizes my wife - Zhanna. I think that a woman is what inspires the whole world to do good deeds. I want to express such an idea with my painting - that the good will always win, that the beautiful will always win the world. That's the main thing! Neither war nor tragedies ever impress people like that, but it is beauty that gives strength to continue working and living . I was born under the Star of Happiness - everything has been achieved. Both in art and in love." Laimdots Murnieks (1922-2011) studied at Cesis and Jelgava teachers’ institutes (1938 – 44). He graduated from the Painting Department of the Latvian Art Academy (1953, diploma work “Winged helper”, under the guidance of V. Kozins). He worked as a teacher in secondary schools of Valmiera and Priekuli, in agricultural technical school (1944 – 46), and in the company “Art” as a design artist (1953 – 82). L. Murnieks takes part in exhibitions since 1953. Solo exhibitions: Riga – 1960, 1964, 1972 (together with I. and G. Krollis); Liepaja – 1964; Vilnius – 1968; Moscow – 1968; Rostock – 1974; Tokyo – 1978 (together with M. Chagall). Artist worked in different painting genres and techniques – monumental painting, easel painting; he painted landscapes, still life’s, portraits. He uses oil, pastel and tempera. Awards: 1967 – Awarding with diploma Artists union of USSR by paintings at International exhibition “The Sport at Art” 1969 – Laureate of painting at Baltic Republications triennial 1979 - was rich of merits employee of art in Latvia Republic of Soviet Union 1969 – Award with medal Laimdots Murnieks exhibitions of classical art gallery Antonia: 2022. 05. 26. memorial exhibition Laimdots Murnieks "Beautiful Age" 2012.10.02. - memorial exhibition “A bit of sunshine in a cold water..." 2010.03.16. - solo exhibition "Laimdots Murnieks - 88" 2008.11.22. - solo exhibition "Laimdots Mūrnieks" 2008.02.21. - solo exhibition "Cherchez la famme" L. Murnieks works exhibited in several different classic art gallery "Antonia" organized thematic exhibitions.
  • Creator:
    Laimdots Murnieks (1922 - 2011, Latvian)
  • Creation Year:
    1979
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.08 in (84 cm)Width: 43.31 in (110 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Riga, LV
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1437212598762

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