“Notes of Venice” Exhibition of works by ceramicist Dace Bluma and painter Aija Bāliņa | Press release

August 5, 2022.

The information was prepared by Ieva Bronko-Pastore, Bauska Museum specialist.

August 10 – September 11, 2022

Bauska Museum

Kalna street 6, Bauska

From August 10 to September 11, 2022, the Bauska Museum will host an exhibition of the works of artists Dace Bluma and Aija Bāliņa “Notes of Venice”.

Opening of the exhibition and meeting with the artists on August 10 at 16:00.

“Venice. Venice is unique. It is safe to say that it is the only one like it in the world. It is great if you manage to get to know this city, but it is a special success if you manage to live there for a longer time. And if Venice “allows you to come”.

Everyone has their own story about Venice. I met Venice in 2005 and after 10 years my second meeting with Venice was like coming home. And I want to share my love for this city with others. That’s why I wrote these notes about Venice. On paper, on canvas, on wood and on porcelain. I hope that the audience will also be able to see a little bit of the magic of this city in my notes of Venice”, artist Dace Blum.

“Being on the magical island of Venice is a joy and a challenge at the same time. Most recently, in the spring of 2022, I got inspiration again in Venice – in this place rich in moods, colors and historical details. Since 2002, Venice has pleased me at least once every couple of years, going with an enthusiastic group of colleagues plein air. The artist’s view – source of inspiration – choosing and reflecting the motif. It is a creative process, which in turn is made different by the author’s chosen work technique and personality.

Artists, including me (Aija Bāliņa), balance between a more or less projected reality, getting to know the object of their interest, or manifest their special vision, sometimes moving away from the recognition of the object.

MY passion is the illusions of reflection and reflection, bringing out from the multifaceted visual qualities of Venice the special radiance of the lagoon city. The network of water and the presence of the blue-green lagoon can be felt in every corner of the city, turning into a mirror image the play of lights on the magnificent facades, the silhouettes of gondolas, the lights of lanterns, and the everyday life of colorful courtyards.

Sketches capture inspiring moments that were fleeting due to mood and lighting. My tasks as an artist are to see and capture. Frame, but don’t freeze.

This exhibition exhibits both sketches from plein airs of the last 15 years, as well as Venice-inspired collages, prints and acrylic paintings on canvas.”, artist Aija Bāliņa.

Dace Bluma graduated from the Estonian State Art Institute and received a master’s degree in art from the Latvian Academy of Arts. She is a member of the Latvian Artists’ Union and the Latvian Designers’ Union. Actively participates in exhibitions of creative works, local and international plein airs and symposia, organizes personal exhibitions.

Aija Bāliņa graduated from the Latvian Art Academy in 1987. Painter and teacher. Member of the Latvian Artists’ Union and the Latvian Designers’ Union. Since 2000, he has been participating in plein airs in Latvia, Italy and other European and world countries. Creative activities are combined with pedagogical work at the Riga Art and Media Technical School.

During the events, visitors can be photographed and filmed, photos and video material can be published.

Additional information:

Ieva Bronko-Shepherd

Bauska Museum specialist

Phone: +371 63960508

E-pasts: [email protected]

www.bauskasmuzejs.lv

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