Tatyana Palchuk

Still life with mouse. 2012. Oil on linen, 36x44 cm

2012

Tatjana born and raised in Latvia, on of Baltic States, capital city Riga Latvia is small country on the coast of Baltic sea, next to Sweden, Estonia and Lithuania. It is former part of Soviet union and become independent again from occupation in 1990 during calm revolution. Western European culture and traditions has always dominated in Latvia. There are several well known artists in America, that have come from Latvia – Mark Rhotko, Vija Celmins, Gustav Klucis. Latvia is also famous for its opera artists, ballet dancer Barishnikov, singers Maija Kovalevska, Kristna Opolais and others. Born 1954. December 6. in Riga. Currently live in 2 locations – Winters in capital city Riga, however warm months of the year I spend in countryside, small town of Iecava in our private house. Place with decorative garden and workshop. Being a lecturer of painting, drawing and composition I try to teach my students my professional skills of technique, drawing, composition and colour. Next is in the hands of time, where each genius is judged by time, spectators and specialists. ACADEMIC DEGREE 1.2003- Master of Arts (Visual Arts) in Humanities (Diploma Nr.000311)2011 2.1987.- Master of Arts ,Studio of prof . – member of the USSR Academy of Arts Eduards Kalnins at the Academy of Arts of the USSR EDUCATION 1975 – 1981 Latvian Academy of Arts Easel – painting under the supervision of Professor Edgars Iltners (Diploma nr.268342) member of the USSR Academy of Arts; 1967 – 1973 Jāņa Rozentāla Secondary School of Art, Riga; Studied in Latvian Academy of Arts under the supervision of prof.:I.Vecozols, K. Ubans, Postazs, B. Berzins, Kalninieks,J. Pigoznis, E. Iltners TEACHING From 2008 private masterclass , Tutor.Lector From 2006 -2008Lector,tutor of Academic painting (oil , watercolours) and drawing in Baltic International Academy 2001-2007 Lector,tutor of Academic painting (oil , watercolours) and drawing in Riga International Education Management Centre (St. Petersburg State University of Technology and Design). Professional and Artist’s Community Involvement: from 1987 member of the Latvian Artists’ Union SOLO SHOWS 1995 Ser ies of paint ings “Rainbow” in the gal lery “Lapa”, Riga, Latvia 1997 Series of paintings “Greek myths themes” in the gallery “Rīgas Vīni” Riga, Latvia 1999 Series of paintings dedicated “Riga-800” in the gallery “Krasts”, Riga, Latvia 2002 Series of paintings “Hunt” in the gallery “Krasts”, Riga, Latvia 2005 New series of paint ings” Royal Hunt” in the gallery „Tifana” 2008 Retrospective exhibition.Art gallery „Vinogradov” Berlin, Germany 2013.10.02-10.03.-”Exhibition Hall” Cesis, Latvia, retrospective exhibition “Neverending Story” 2013.8.05.West Bank Bussiness Centre Exhibition Hall (Rietumu Banka ,Izstazu Zale ) ,Riga,Latvia,retrospective exhibition. 2014.01.”Retrospective” culture hall “Juras Varti” Ventspils,Latvia 2014. Selected for “Art in Eifel Tover”,Paris,France from Italy team 2014.10. Retrospective ,Exhibition ,Rezekne ,City Museum,Latvia 2015.02.Retrospective ,Exhibition, Iecava ,Culture Hall ,Latvia 2015.03.Retrospective ,Exhibition, Bauska,Bauska Museum,Latvia 2015. 10. Retrospective , Solo exhibit. Valmiera Museum