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Barbara Gaile SKY

My solo exhibition Sky has been envisaged as a personal tribute to Mark Rothko and the undeniably great significance of his art in the development of my own creative activity (especially in the early period). The idea of the exhibition is based on a study of what kind of sight or view would have been seen by the first human or primeval man. Bearing in mind the geographical and topographical changes that keep taking place on Earth, any attempts to find an unchanging, constant landscape would be futile. One can argue that the sea is the one thing that has remained unchanged over the millennia (this is the opinion of Hiroshi Sugimoto). One might agree to that but taking into account that not everywhere on Earth the sea is visible or accessible and not everyone has seen the sea in their lifetime, I wanted to develop this exploration in a more precise and at the same time more minimalistic direction. I would certainly wish to claim that the sky is the one sight or view that early man saw in the same unchanging way that we see it today.

OLGA ROEHL. A DREAM OF WHITE LILIES.

OLGA ROEHL – an artist, a doll artist, a sculptor, a designer, a teacher of visual and applied arts; a member of the Association of European Doll Artists (VEP), the Canadian Doll Artists Association (CDAA), the National Institute of American Doll Artists  (NIADA), the Creative Union of Russian Artists (CURA) . Olga Roehl was born on 28 December 1967 in Daugavpils, Latvia. Since an early age she knew she will be an artist. After graduation of Rēzekne School of Arts (Latvia) she studied at the Moscow School of Design (doll artists class) and, later, when already being an experienced artist, she graduated the Daugavpils University as a bachelor in arts. She has also participated in various art classes and professional training courses.

Baņuta Ancāne. PORTRAITS

A portrait has always been widely developed and practiced genre of fine art, which can also be considered as one of the most interesting ways to attract the attention of both the viewer and the artist. Regardless of the power and influence of contemporary art, a portrait through destruction of bridges between styles and genres is widely used today – in graphic art and painting, as well as in photography and video art.

Viktorija Valujeva VERSATILITY

How to show something that does not exist? How to illustrate time? This idea clearly appears in things affected by ravages of time, as in the beginning they all are new, clean and bear no signs of time-related impact. This is the way how the beauty of time mirrors in everything. Thus, time exposes itself on any surface, such as skin where it creates wrinkles, or on rocks where it builds geological structures, or in architecture where it ages walls. To emphasize the process of changes, I use an abstract form of sudden changes by creating dynamics of an event. Disappearing from canvas, then as if appearing again, strokes – illusions combine in a whirlpool of subconscious impressions. This allows displaying the non-existent time of changes. Trying to show evanescence of feelings and versatility of emotions, telling about unimaginable forms, the transience and the fickleness of the surrounding is emphasized. Because it is a combination of different textures, that influence the changing interaction between planes. The viewer is drawn into a game of emotions, which makes us think about the incorporeity of time. Sometimes fickleness of emotions forms the history of canvas layers, from confident brush strokes to deliberately flowing lines. An artist is the one who determines when his or her painting is finished. Relying on the consciousness of mind, a distance between the unconscious and the conscious is formed, allowing us to see where the time is reflected. Thus, through self-examination and recognition of versatility, this series of paintings was born. A kaleidoscope of impressions and strength in versatility – this is what gives an opportunity to think about the sense of the world in time and how it is reflected in everyone’s life.

Tomass Fēnikss WHERE IS THE EXIT?

Tomass Fēnikss. WHERE IS THE EXIT? Tomass Fenikss (real name Gatis Grasmanis, 1967-2006) during his short life created more than 600 paintings, most of which were completed between 2000 and 2004. A small part of his works, head compositions created in the artist’s striking form and expression were chosen for the exhibition “Where is the exit” at the Mark Rothko Art Centre.

UNTITLED. Latgale Art

  For the fourth time, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre is hosting Latgale Art Exhibition bringing together artists of all media and art students from towns and communities throughout the entire region. This year, the theme of the exhibition was determined by social affairs, the controversial and the understood, the important and the unimportant yet worth to speak about in the language of art – that is why the exhibition carries no title.

1st INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SYMPOSIUM

In today's world Photography has become one of the most noticeable quality labels in society – imaging is no longer an exclusive right of a specific trade or craft. Visual communication has achieved equality with the traditional leadership of the Spoken and Written Word. This means that responsibility of the written or spoken word also lies with all producers of visual messages and images.

A VERTICAL OF MĀRTIŅŠ BUCLERS

The turn of the 19th and 20th century marked the history by challenges of new ideas and confrontations caused by social changes. Photography at that time of transformations played a rather hazy yet strong role of an agent. Photography delivered to the world a new experience which led to new knowledges and awakenings. Mārtiņš Buclers is clearly the most visible personality in the formation of professional photography's quality in Latvia in the early 20th century. His drive substantially expanded significance of craftsmanship of light reflection capturing and understanding the power of this trade. His enthusiasm clearly affected awareness of the need for regular and systematic learning and training in this area. M. Buclers tried to put it into practice with his own example. He assumed translation of the area-specific literature, Latvianisation of terminology and publishing of handbooks and tips.

Jānis Murovskis exhibition THE INCOMPREHENSIBLE FEELING OF DISTANCE?

“Instead of text I would go for ciphers, dots and stripes drawn with passion.” Muris  “Man is the measure of all things.” Protagoras

UPB Collection of art exhibition QUARTER

   In 2016 UPB holding celebrates its 25th anniversary. It is a Quarter of Century. The UPB art collection is a compilation of contemporary art that expresses the primary aspiration of giving a personal insight into the realm of artistic values which are developing in modern world. This collection started fourteen years ago, back in 2002, at the UPB office in Liepaja, when the first works were purchased.