At the beginning of this year, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre traditionally organizes a series of events to commemorate P\u0113teris Martinsons on his birthday. On January 28, 2015, the exhibition \u201cP\u0113teris Martinsons. Graphics\u201d will be opened in cooperation with Latgale Central Library in the reading hall of the library at 13:00. Presentation of the publication \u201cLife stories of the artists born in Latgale. P\u0113teris Martinsons\u201d will take place at the Rothko Art Centre at 15:00. <\/p>\n
In the exhibition \u201cP\u0113teris Martinsons. Graphics\u201d there will be seen graphic drawings of P\u0113teris Martinsons that were created in the time period from 1980 till 2009. Fine, even calligraphic drawings, made in graphic technique, were an integral part of weekdays and several ceramic exhibitions of the ceramist. The drawings which were different in formats were sometimes used as sketches, which developed later into ceramic works designed with admirable diligence and patience as separate, pretty framed works of art or as simple notes, flight of thoughts, and reflection of feeling on small note paper or on the text-free paper sheets. The exhibition is organized in cooperation with Latgale Central Library and will be seen in the reading hall of the library till February 19.<\/p>\n
The published life story of ceramist P\u0113teris Martinsons is spontaneous, sometimes analytical, even philosophical, and sometimes funny story told by the artist about \u201coccurrences and fortuities\u201d or still regularities in his life. To clarify events and persons mentioned in the narration, the text of interview is supplemented by the comments prepared by editors Zane Mel\u0101ne and Zanda Z\u012bbi\u0146a, during the preparation process of which a number of less known facts came to light. The text is also supplemented by illustrations and other information from the private archives of relatives, friends, and colleagues of P\u0113teris Martinsons. The life story of P\u0113teris Martinsons is the first publication in the series \u201cThe life stories of the artists born in Latgale\u201d, which is being developed by Daugavpils Rothko Art Centre. The publication has been produced by the support of the special-purpose programme \u201cLatgale Culture Programme 2014 supported by Latvian State Forests\u201d of the State Culture Capital Foundation and announced by the Latgale Region Development Agency.<\/p>\n
Photo: Exhibition of P\u0113teris Martinsons\u2019 ceramic and graphic works in Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre. Photograph \u2013 Laimonis St\u012bpnieks<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"