Latvia - Art

"In this oil painting, I sought to capture the soft elegance of roses – symbols of love and grace. Blending expressionism with touches of realism, the piece exudes a gentle strength. The brushwork weaves a dance of light and shadow, inviting contemplation. It's a tender expression, meant to bring a serene, yet emotive energy into any space it graces. Italian canvas...

Lielupe. 1980. Cardboard, oil. 51x66 cm

Fresco. 2001, canvas, mixed media, 46x38 cm Ieva Iltnere (b. 1957) entered the Latvian art scene in the early 1980s. Together with other young painters of her generation she attracted much attention and radically changed prevailing conceptions about the Latvian figural painting. The fame of this generation of artists has not diminished since that time. In 1988 Ieva Iltnere took part in the young artists’ exhibition “Post-Traditionalism” at the Central Artists’ House in Moscow as well as in the exhibition “Riga – Lettische Avantgarde” at the Staatliche Kunsthalle in Berlin. It was the first important show of Latvian avant-garde art in Western Europe. In 1990 Ieva Iltnere and her like-minded contemporaries participated in the famous exhibition-action “Gentle Fluctuations” at the Exhibition Hall Latvija in Riga. This exhibition encouraged radical aspirations of the young painters’ group and promoted the adoption of new influences in Latvian art. In 1992 there was Ieva Iltnere and Jānis Mitrēvics’ joint exhibition “Works” and in 1994 – her solo exhibition “School” at the Art Museum Arsenāls. She took part in important Latvian art exhibitions at the Zvolle City Museum (2002), Frauen Museum in Bonn (1992), Grand Salle de l’Aubette in Strasbourg, Maison du Danemark in Paris (1997), Städtische Galerie im Buntentor in Bremen, etc. Ieva Iltnere is one of the most outstanding and creative artists of her generation. Her art is able to communicate great, significant ideas, important to both the individual and the society in general, through intimate subject matter. Iltnere has created a particular imagery that clearly marks her individual style. Her early works deal with themes of family, mother and child, depiction of intimate aspects of life. The artist raised everyday phenomena to the level of sacredness. Today the artist synthesizes traditional means of painting and conceptual approach, inspired by different cultures, Western avant-garde art of the 20th century and Biblical themes (solo exhibition “Stories”, 2002). Iltnere’s paintings feature subdued colouring and discrete intonation. The artist pays particular attention to light and composition. Each work is endowed with a personal touch. Iltnere’s works are found in collections of the Latvian National Museum of Art (previous title - State Museum of Art), the Artists’ Union of Latvia Museum (Riga), the State Tretyakov Gallery (Moscow), Ludwig Museum (Aachen, Germany), Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum (New Jersey, USA) as well as in private collections in Latvia and abroad. Selected solo exhibitions: 2008 "Beautiful fragile nature", Riga Gallery, Riga / Latvia 2007 "Eight Rooms", Riga Gallery, Riga / Latvia 2004 "The Happy Childhood", Riga Gallery, Riga / Latvia 2003 "Ieva's Painting", Gallery NoMi, St. Petersburg / Russia "My Room", Gallery Centrs, Riga / Latvia 2002 "Stories", Riga Gallery, Riga / Latvia* 2001 "Ieva Iltnere's United Images", Gallery Daugava, Riga / Latvia 1999 "Papers and Canvases", Gallery Daugava, Riga / Latvia 1998 "Paintings of Paris", Gallery Daugava, Riga / Latvia 1997 "Oil", Gallery Bastejs, Riga / Latvia 1994 "School", Art Museum Arsenāls, Riga / Latvia* 1993 Riga Gallery, Riga / Latvia Gallery G&G, Riga / Latvia* 1992 "Works", Art Museum Arsenāls, Riga / Latvia (together with Jānis Mitrēvics)* "Four New Paintings", Gallery Kolonna, Riga / Latvia 1989 Gallery Baltasar, Gothenburg / Sweden (together with Ivars Poikāns)* Selected group exhibitions: 2008 12th International Contemporary Art Exhibition "Art Moscow", Central House of Artists, Moscow / Russia* Rauma Biennale Balticum 08 "Flower Power", Rauman Taidemuseo, Rauma Art Museum/ Finland 2007 11th International Contemporary Art Exhibition "Art Moscow", Central House of Artists, Moscow / Russia* 2005 9th International Contemporary Art Exhibition "Art Moscow", Central House of Artists, Moscow / Russia* 2004 8th International Contemporary Art Exhibition "Art Moscow", Central House of Artists, Moscow / Russia* "The Rape of Europe", Eskilstuna Art Museum, Eskilstuna / Sweden* 2003 "Labyrinth", Gallery Vartai, Vilnius / Lithuania...

Monument VIII paper/etching, 90/99, 14x10 cm, 1988

"In this painting, I've captured the serene beauty of dawn as it kisses the snowy peaks with warm hues of pink and purple, contrasting the cool blues and whites of the snow. It's a d...

As I wielded my brush, oils blending on canvas, I sought to capture the vibrant dance between nature and light. My strokes, infused with the fervor of expressionism and the delicacy ...

In this painting, I've melded acrylic and oil to capture the ephemeral dance of light and shadow across the dunes, guiding the eye to a horizon of endless possibilities. The abstract...

Vladimir Glushenkov (1948-2009) Zemfira unfaithful. 2009, cardboard, oil, 60x40 cm Glushenkov's work reflected the complexity of human nature and body, the contradictory nature of ex...

In this vibrant blend of acrylic and oil, I've channeled my passionate energy into creating a canvas that dances with color and life. Drawing from abstract hues and impressionist str...

In creating this canvas, I delved into an abstract world where color and texture intertwine to reflect the chaos and harmony of life. My strokes, bold and impassioned, blend acrylics...

In this expressive oil painting, I captured the silent serenity of a winter landscape blanketed in snow, aiming to evoke the anticipation and warmth of holiday traditions. Through a ...

I've woven my dreams onto this canvas, blending acrylic, oil, and pastel to express the yearning for exploration. My strokes dance between expressionism and impressionism, evoking th...

In creating this piece, I delved into an abstract realm where each square pulses with life—expressive strokes meet symbolic hues, embodying emotions untethered. This mosaic of imagin...

Luxembourg gardens 2024, oil on canvas, 80x55 cm Ansis Butnors (1977) Education: J. Rozentals Art School in Riga – 1989. – 1996. Latvian Academy of Art, Painting Department – 199...

He loves to dive and swim underwater, like when, after many dives, he just lay in the sea with his arms outstretched on his back and rested. Suddenly I felt a movement under me ... a...

Model. 1968. Oil on canvas, 118x65 cm Blond woman in magenta dress Laimdots Murnieks (1922-2011) studied at Cesis and Jelgava teachers’ institutes (19...

In creating this vista, I've melded acrylics and oils to evoke the vastness of nature, stirring the soul with impressionistic brushstrokes and expressionistic vigor. This scene is a ...

In this serene oil on canvas, I aimed to capture the quiet majesty of a snow-covered landscape. The brushwork evokes a soft, almost ethereal atmosphere, where the gentle flow of the ...

In this canvas, I've poured my soul into capturing the raw, chilling beauty of a serene coastal scene wrapped in the silence of winter. My brushstrokes dance between expressionism an...

In this oil painting, I sought to capture the serene, yet invigorating essence of a winter's embrace. The cool, crisp hues and soft, textured brushstrokes converge to evoke the quiet...

March 24x32 cm, oil/cardboard, 1990

In this piece, I've melded the fervor of expressionism with the delicate touch of impressionism, using the tactile richness of acrylic and oil to capture the ephemeral dance of light on water. The vivid hues and dynamic textures are my ode...

Composition. May 27. 1992, watercolor on paper, 73x48 cm Jekabs Arturs Springis (1907– 2004) Painter, Latvia 1924 – 1927 – he learned at Aizpute Secondary School 1927 – 1930 – le...

In this painting, I've melded the vibrancy of acrylics with the depth of oils to capture an ocean's serenity. Through expressionism, I've channeled the tumult of emotions, while impr...

Arijs Skride (1906.24.IX Madonna parish – 1987.22.XI Riga), painter. Arijs Skride was born into a farmer's family. Wife Gundega Vaska – graphic artist. At the age of 15, he passed ...

Wind Oil on canvas, 95x116 cm

Poppies. 2016. Oil on canvas, 35x40 cm Bouquets of meadow flowers in vases Valery Bayda (1958) Valery Bayda was born in 1958 in Russia. From 1983 to 1989 he studied at the All-Uni...

In this vibrant cascade of colors, I've sought to capture the essence of movement and the fleeting moments that pass as one journeys through life. The whimsical interplay of acrylics...

Print on canvas with lotuses “STRENGTH. REBIRTH. PURIFY” in realism, which was painted by the artist Maria Matveyeva. The print size is 50x50cm plus ...

Dedication to Valmiera city. 1982, linocut, print size 60x42 cm; total 70x55 cm Dainis Rozkalns (1928 - 2018) Artist, graphic artist, illustrator of folklore and fiction publicatio...

In crafting this piece, I delved into the interplay of texture and color, using acrylics, oils, and oil pastels to weave a tapestry of emotion and motion. I embraced the spontaneity ...

Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, Saratov Art School, graduated from the Depar...

In this painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the essence of a fleeting, tender moment amidst a vibrant city's rain. The rhythmic dance of colors blends impressionistic lightn...

Crafted with vibrant acrylics and textured oils, my painting captures the essence of a dreamy morning. Its impressionistic strokes breathe life into the serene dance of gondolas on w...

In this tranquil scene, I've immersed my brush in the silent poetry of winter's embrace. Through textured oils and a symphony of muted pastels, I've sought to capture the hushed whis...

Igor Maikov (1966) Education: 1981 - 1984 The Art Academy of Latvia 1973 - 1983 Salaspils Primary and Secondary School Exhibitions: 1994 - Group Exhibition «Rol-Art», Latvia ...

Influenced by the visceral textures of expressionism and the nuanced light of impressionism, merged with iconic pop art vibrancy and the profound depths of symbolism, I crafted this ...

In creating this vibrant painting, I poured my heart into every stroke, infusing emotion through the vivid interplay of acrylic and oil. Melding abstract energy with impressionistic touches, this piece symbolizes a serene yet dynamic reflection of life's beauty. The textured canvas comes to life, inviting the viewer to immerse in serenity and inspiration, adding a pulse of passion...

I am interested in portraits that reveal all the complexity and versatility of a person's spiritual appearance, when the inner content is revealed through the external. Painting a p...

Sail Parade In this vibrant fusion of acrylic and oil, I've embraced the impressionist ethos to evoke the dynamism of a regatta. The canvas pulses with life; vivacious hues leap forth, mimicking the restless sea and sails that dance with the wind. This piece encapsulates the joy of movement, a symphony of color that promises to flood any space with the exhilarating spirit of freedom...

In this painting, I've melded the vibrancy of acrylics with the depth of oils to capture an ocean's serenity. Through expressionism, I've channeled the tumult of emotions, while impr...

The series is dedicated to the artist's home town Riga. Māris Abiļevs (born 23 April 1956 in Kazakhstan) is a Latvian graphic artist and printer, brother of graphic artist Andris Ab...

Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, Saratov Art School, graduated from the Depar...

In this painting, I've poured my spirit into the dance of brushstrokes, where the warmth of acrylic meets the depth of oil. Infused with the raw energy of expressionism and the tende...

II've woven my dreams onto this canvas, blending acrylic, oil, and pastel to express the yearning for exploration. My strokes dance between expressionism and impressionism, evoking t...

In my painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the whimsical joy and innocent warmth of winter's magic. Brushstrokes of oil dance across the canvas, framing a cheerful snowman as...

Night swim. 2023., acrylic, paper, 25x25 cm Ansis Butnors (1977) Education: J. Rozentals Art School in Riga – 1989. – 1996. Latvian Academy of Art, Painting Department – 1996. – 2...

In this canvas, I layered acrylics and oils to capture the transformative energy of nature as it embraces winter. My brushstrokes dance with color, inviting impressionistic glimpses ...

He loves to dive and swim underwater, like when, after many dives, he just lay in the sea with his arms outstretched on his back and rested. Suddenly I felt a movement under me ... a...

In this fusion of acrylic and oil, I've unleashed a symphony of colors, capturing the vibrant essence of a sea harbor at dusk. The swirling expressionist strokes and delicate impress...

In this expressive piece, I've combined the vivid, passionate strokes of acrylics with the refined touches of oil paint to capture a serene maritime scene. It's a harmony of styles; ...

The blue trees. Riga. 1974 . Oil on cardboard, 49.7 x 69.7 сm Artwork published in Japanese catalog This depiction of trees shows artist Laimdots Murnieks as a master of nature repr...

In this vivid fusion of acrylic and oil, I've captured the raw energy of the sea clashing against the stoic rocks, framed by a dynamic sky. My brushstrokes dance between realism and ...

Solar Reggata In this sweeping dance of color and texture, I melded acrylics, oils, and oil pastels to craft a vibrant symphony on canvas. My brushstrokes are guided by the raw emot...

In this canvas, I blended vibrant acrylics and oils, with soft whispers of oil pastel and colored pencil. I sought to fuse impressionism's fleeting light with pop art's boldness, all...

In this oil painting, I captured the joyful essence of winter's enchantment. The cheerful snowman, adorned in vibrant attire, embodies the warmth of the season against the cool, impr...

In this piece, I've poured my love for the whimsical dance of winter. Using expressive brushwork, I've materialized two joyful figures against a tapestry of icy blues and frosty whit...

In this piece, I sought to capture the serene stillness of winter, with oil paints delicately layered to create a landscape that invites reflection. The gentle pinks and cool blues m...

In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the serene connection between the whimsy of winter and the joyous spirit of nature. With each stroke, I evoke the frolicsome ...

Road, Irena Luse, 42x32 cm