Featured Artists
Peteris Lidaka
Peteris Lidaka, a Riga-based artist, explores surreal and metaphorical themes through drawing, illustration, sculpture, animation, and photography. Known for his flying creatures and abstract, expressive works, he creates vivid parallel worlds that challenge contemporary perspectives. A graduate of London Central St Martins, Peteris often transforms his drawings into sculptural forms for animations and advertisements and collaborates on design projects. Insta @ peteris.lidaka.art
Ingrīda Preisa
Ingrīda Preisa, a graduate of the Tallinn Art Institute (1971) and Riga School of Applied Art (1965), has been exhibiting her work since 1969. Known for her contributions to applied graphics and arts in the 1970s and 80s, she joined the Artists' Union in 1973. Her art has been showcased internationally, including in the Baltic States, Germany, the U.K., U.S., China, and Japan, and is held in private collections worldwide. Ingrīdas most extensive exhibition became a permanent display in the offices of LTD Vogt in Berlin, London, and San Francisco from 2004 to 2010, praised for its unique, energizing presence. She has held notable solo and group exhibitions across Europe, North America, and Australia, with recent work featured in events like the Art Fair Altonale in Hamburg and MuseumLV Gallery in Latvia. Insta @ ingrida_preisa
Elina Sanda Zake
Elīna Sanda Zaķe, a visual artist studying at the Art Academy of Latvia, has been active in the art world since 2020. She blends pop culture and social themes into thought-provoking works that transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Her art has reached audiences worldwide, with pieces displayed in the U.S., U.K., UAE, Sweden, Norway, Germany, and beyond. Instagram : Insta @ elinasanda.art
Ilze Preisa
Ilze Preisa is able to express art that is both contemporary and timeless. Filled with symbolism and geometry, her works often reference nature, myths, and cultural heritage worldwide, bringing her closer to the contemporary context. Her innovative use of different methods and mediums, along with creating a spoiler-free new experience for each exhibition, makes exhibiting her work an amusing experience for the viewers. Insta ilzepreisapaintings
Visvaldis Asaris
V.A.'s work transcends traditional landscapes, exploring layers of cultural and personal identity. His art mirrors and reveals poetic stories that go beyond the aesthetic, connecting viewers to deeper narratives. He holds a Master’s in Graphic Design and Environmental Art, is a member of the Union of Artists of Latvia (since 1989) and the Latvian Designers Union (since 2011), and has exhibited widely across Latvia. His work is held in private collections globally. Insta @ visvaldisasris
Baiba Abelite
B_APP_TREE, also known as Appletree or Baiba Abelite, is a globally acclaimed artist celebrated for her environmental art. Her unique technique involves industrial materials and metal canvases, merging the human spirit with urban landscapes to highlight their interconnected influence on the environment. Her delicate yet resilient pieces convey a serene simplicity, offering a counterbalance to the noise of modern media. Known for recurring themes that reveal her identity, her work resonates deeply with audiences worldwide, culminating in recent recognition like the "International Prize Velazquez & Goya" in Barcelona in 2024. Insta: b_app_tree