Artist Statement:

I paint portraits that exist between observation and distortion. My work is informed by an academic background in Art History, yet it is driven by a visceral interest in the physical presence of the body—how flesh is stretched, aged, and unsettled.

I am drawn to the tension found in subtle irregularities: elongated necks, shifting proportions, and the raw honesty of a wrinkled face. These elements allow me to move beyond simple representation, exploring womanhood not as a fixed ideal, but as a fluid, often contradictory experience. By contrasting saturated skin tones against muted, atmospheric backgrounds, I aim to create a space where myths and individual histories overlap.

For me, painting is a space for investigation. Whether working with classical composure or fragmented forms, my goal is to disrupt the viewer’s expectations and capture the psychological charge that lies beneath the surface.

Education:

2023 - Present: Master's Degree in Art History and Theory, Curatorial Studies, Latvian Academy of Arts

1996 - 1998: Master's Degree in Graphic Arts, Latvian Academy of Arts

1991 - 1996: Bachelor's Degree in Graphics, Latvian Academy of Arts

1991: Exchange Program, Durham's Art School, UK

1984 - 1991: J. Rozentala Riga Art College, Latvia

Additional Training:

2024: LCCA School of Art Criticism

2012: Non-toxic Intaglio Workshop, Henriks Boegs, Capileira, Spain

Awards, Nominations, and Symposiums:

2026 / 2024 /2023: Nominee, Jāzeps Pīgoznis Prize for Latvian Landscape Painting

2022: Shortlisted, New Emergence Art Prize, UK

2013: 2nd Graphics Symposium Latgale, Daugavpils Rotko Art Center

2011: Finalist, Saatchi Online ARTPARIS

Affiliations:

Member, Latvian Artists' Union

Member, Latvian Chamber of Graphics