About painting
In the autumn of 2023, I decided to attend the painting classes organized by Ķekava Art School. The first task from the instructor was to choose a work of another artist and create my own interpretation. I chose Wilhelm Purvītis' painting "The Emperor's Garden" (around 1900). And that's where it all began – I was drawn into the world of painting. The feeling that I could create something pleasing to my eyes with colors and brushes gave me a huge boost of inspiration and confidence. My second painting was of lotus flowers in a minimalist style, in greenish tones. I was extremely happy with the result, but inside, the feeling lingered that it wasn’t quite me. I was so convinced that I wanted to show my world with each painting, a world that is clearly divided right now into two parts – nature and technology. Each of my paintings is based on a life lesson that I want to express with colors and unconventional ideas, using elements from both nature and technology. Each of these elements in the painting has its meaning.
But how pleasant and interesting it is to hear the different feelings and thoughts that arise in people when they look at my work. That indescribable feeling of knowing that I’m able to create something that makes people, in this fast-paced world, stop for a moment and be here and now, perhaps sinking into memories, reflecting a bit, or simply enjoying the art!
Creating each painting is like turning to a new page in a book. It teaches, captivates, makes you think, and helps you improve!