Katrina Avotina

Artist Statement:

"I Would Like to Bring You Love"
It was natural for me to become an artist. Colours, brushes and canvases where always around my home since early childhood, as my family have been artists for generations.
I have been participating in exhibitions since I was sixteen and won several awards, the most important being the opportunity to spend some time in Vienna City. It was here that I discovered the inspirational F. Hundertwasser’s art. Other artists that inspire me include Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Gustav Klimt and Pablo Picasso.
I began my education at Art College, and continued my studies in a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, followed by a Masters Degree at the Art Academy of Latvia.
I have taken part in solo and group exhibitions since 1993, with my paintings being held in private collections throughout the world including Ireland, the UK, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and the USA.
For the last seventeen years I have been living in Leeds. The beautiful Yorkshire scenery widens my creativity. Here I find the different forms of nature, make it feel like Italy, France, Spain and Latvia all in one.
In my paintings, I devote much attention to the play of colours, line and plot. I convey my vision of the world with colours and images, but the plot plays a special role.
The paintings were created mainly during my travels. I try to perceive the world not only in my native Latvia, but also in other countries. Each painting has its own story. Some tell about the scenic mountains of Tuscany, the magic cathedrals of Italy. Others perhaps, are stories about Britain’s magical gardens, a cat that brings warmth and peace to a home or a woman waiting for the love of her life.

Education:

1998 - 2000: Master Degree Workshop of Prof. A. Naumovs, Art Academy of Latvia
1994 - 1998: Painting Department of the Latvian Academy of Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts
1985 - 1994: J.Rozentals Art College of Riga City, Latvia

Awards & Distinctions:

2018: “And What's Behind the Corner?” – 1ST 2018 ARTSLANT PRIZE SHOWCASE WINNER -
Paintings Category, www.artslant.com, United States of America
2017: “Striped Cat's Story” - 8TH 2017 ARTSLANT PRIZE SHOWCASE WINNER - Paintings Category,
www.artslant.com, United States of America
2017: “Perfect Day” - 5TH 2018 ARTSLANT PRIZE SHOWCASE WINNER - Paintings Category!
www.artslant.com, United States of America
2017: Showcase Winner Round#3: www.artslant.com, United States of America
2016: Showcase Winner Round#5: www.artslant.com, United States of America
2016: Showcase Winner Round#2: www.artslant.com, United States of America
2015: Showcase Winner Round#6: www.artslant.com, United States of America
2015: Showcase Winner Round#4: www.artslant.com, United States of America
2015: "When I Met You" - 4th 2015 Showcase Winner in the painting Category: www.artslant.com
2014: "Living The Dream" - 5th 2014 Showcase Winner in the painting Category: www.artslant.com
2013: "Lady Giggle" - 6th 2013 Showcase Winner in the painting Category:www.artslant.com
2012: "I'll Come With You" - 2nd 2012 Showcase Winner in the painting Category:www.artslant.com
2011:"So Close To My Heart" - 4th 2011 Showcase Winner in the painting Category:www.artslant.com
2010:"Dance Of Fascination" - 6th 2010 Showcase Winner in the painting Category:www.artslant.com
2008: "The Second Place Winner - "Humans In The Moment", Italy:www.artromgallery.com
2000:Winner of I. Zarinsh Scholarship, Riga City,Latvia: www.lma.lv/eng/
1999:Grand Prix of Air Baltic Art Competition: www.airbaltic.com
 

Exhibitions:

2021: "Life Never Stops In New York" presented in new SAATCHI ART Collection
2021: Joined on Emerging Artist Platform in UK, powered by London based Hansford & Sons Fine Art Gallery
2021: "Morning Rush" presented in new ARTFINDER Collection "Best of November"
2021: Signed Exclusive contract with Art Printing company iCanvas.com 
2021: Painting "Go Out & Live It" - ARTBOX.PROJECT Zürich 3.0 at SWISS ART EXPO!
2021: Virtual Online Exhibition "Hopes Shape the Future" Curated by Artris Gallery, South Korea
2021: "Painting "That's How I Feel About You" presented in new ARTFINDER Collection "Helen's David Hockney Collection"
2021: Signed Exclusive contract showcase my artworks with KREOZ App for Apple TV
2021: Three of my paintings featured in Japanese fashion magazine "Commons & Sense" Autumn/Winter 2021 titled "Northern" issue
2021: "Closer & Closer" presented in new ARTFINDER Collection "Best of June"
2021: Painting “It’s All About Feeling” - ARTBOX.PROJECT World 1.0 & Artsy
2021: Painting "Impossible Is Possible" included in Singulart collection "The New Normal"
2021: Three of my paintings "Caught Up In The Moment", "So Refreshing" & “The Girl's Song" take part in The ARTBOX.PROJECT Barcelona 1.0!
2021: "Life Never Stops In New York" presented in new ARTFINDER Collection "Best Of May":
2021: Painting "Divine included in "Visual Arts Platform "Circle Foundation" collection "Profiles in Contemporary Art", Lyon, France
2021: "Impossible is Possible” takes part in ARTBOX.PROJECT WORLD 1.0!
2020: Baltic artists exhibition ??Cats?? - KUNSTIRUUM ESTONIA, Tallinn City, Estonia
2020: Painting "Paradise Worth Exploring" - Online Art Exhibition "United Artists" "ARTRIS" Art Platform, South Korea
2020: Painting "The Land of Expression" - International Art Competition “Grata Prize in
Visual Arts 2020”, Cultural center Grata JJ, art gallery MuseumLV, Riga City, Latvia.
2020: Painting “Distance Yourself” - Coantivirus International Online Art Exhibition,
ChengduNongyuan International Art Village, NY20+, WE NEED ART, Chengdu City, China
2020: Painting “Undefeatables” - ARTBOX.PROJECT Zurich 2.0 part of the SWISS ART EXPO!
2020: Solo Exhibition "I Would Like to Bring You Love", Art Project "Cita Abra, Liepaja City, Latvia.
2020: Latvian artists group exhibition "21 of XXI”, Rietumu Bank, Riga, Latvia
2020: Painting “So Refreshing” - ARTBOX.PROJECT BARCELONA 1.0. ART METROPOLE EUROPE,
BARCELONA
2020: Painting “Caught Up In The Moment” - ARTBOX.PROJECT BARCELONA 1.0. ART METROPOLE
EUROPE, BARCELONA
2020: Painting “The Girl's Song” - ARTBOX.PROJECT BARCELONA 1.0. ART METROPOLE EUROPE,
BARCELONA
2020: Solo Exhibition "Afternoon Gossip", On Air Cafe, Riga City, Latvia.
2020: Painting "Charming Coastal Senses" presented in new SAATCHI ART Collection
2019: Painting “Majestic” - ARTBOX.PROJECT Miami 2.0, part of the ART BASEL ART WEEK MIAMI!
2019: Painting “Charming Coastal Senses” - ARTBOX.PROJECT Miami 2.0, part of the ART BASEL ART WEEK MIAMI!
2019: Solo Exhibition "Keep Calm & Carry On", Art Gallery M Art, Riga City, Latvia.
2019: Painting “Life Is Beautiful” - ARTBOX.PROJECT Zurich 1.0 part of the SWISS ART EXPO!
2018: Family Group Exhibition "Radu Raksti", Museum LV and Grata JJ, Riga, Latvia.
2018: Illustrations for children book "Visvis?das V?l?šan?s" by Ieva Samauska, Publishing House
"P?tergailis"
2017: Publication in AESTHETICA - British Art and Culture Magazine, UK/ April Issue
2017: Solo Exhibition "Glimpse of Sunshine", Headspace@Eggspace, Liverpool City, United Kingdom
2017: Publication in AESTHETICA - British Art and Culture Magazine, UK
2016: Latvian artists group exhibition "Cheers to Holland" Agija Suna Art Gallery, Riga, Latvia
2016: Illustrations for children book "Kad aizm?k B un iem?las Z. 10 patiesi st?sti" by Ieva
Samauska, Publishing House "Zvaigzne ABC"
2016: Illustrations for children's book, "Fly, who wanted to be an airplane." Author of the book
Ieva Samauska, Publishing House "Lauku Av?ze"
2016: Charity auction "Destiny", Art Gallery "Antonia", Riga, Latvia
2015: Solo exhibition "Nordic Partners" office premises, Riga, Latvia
2015: Publication in the book "Love Sayings: wit & wisdom of romance, Courtship, and
Marriage", New York, USA
2015: Charity auction "Garden of Destiny", Riga, Latvia
2015: Publication in Interior and Design magazine ROCO Magazine, UK
2014: Art Show "Art Galaxy" - The Arsen?ls Exhibition Hall, Riga City, Latvia
2014: "Dream or Reality" Solo Exhibition feat. Ilze Avotina - Art Gallery "Istaba", Riga City, Latvia
2014: Digital Art Exhibition “SeeMeTakeOver”, www.see.me, New York City, U.S.A:www.see.me/seemetakeover
2014: Art Show “Art Galaxy” – The Arsen?ls Exhibition Hall, Riga City, Latvia:http://www.lnmm.lv/en
2014: Solo Art Exhibition "Dream or Reality", Art Gallery "Istaba", Riga City, Latvia:www.facebook.com/galerijaISTABA/
2014: Private Exhibition at Shine Arts Business and Conference Venue, Leeds City, UK:http://www.shinecollective.co.uk/
2013: Digital Art Exhibition “Peace, Love & Understanding”, San Francisco, U.S.A: www.thepeaceproject.com/
2013: Digital Art Exhibition “The Story Of The Creative”, www.see.me, New York City, U.S.A:www.thestoryofthecreative2013.see.me
2012: Open Art Exhibition at Batley’s Art Gallery, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom:http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/
2012:Open Art Exhibition “Winter Blues 6?,Headspace@Eggspace, Liverpool City, UK: http://www.eggspace.org/
2011: The Open Contemporary Art Exhibition, Stockport Art Gallery, Manchester City, UK:www.skartsgroup.skarts.org.uk/

Artistic Influences:

F. Hundertwasser, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Gustav Klimt and Pablo Picasso.

Tags:

acrylic, canvas, landscapes, abstract, paintings