Lidija Auza, Dance, 1960s, Mixed Media on Paper

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Dance

paper, mixed media, 21x26.5 cm

the focal point of the artwork is a representation of dance, capturing the movement, … Read more Dance

paper, mixed media, 21x26.5 cm

the focal point of the artwork is a representation of dance, capturing the movement, rhythm, and expression of the art form through the use of mixed media.

mixed media allows the artist to combine various materials and techniques to create a visually dynamic and textured composition.


lidija auza

(1914. 24. 02 vitebsk, belarus – 1989. 13. 12 riga, latvia) painter

she studied at the art academy of latvia (1936-1938) and graduated in 1949 (with diploma work „ballet rehearsal” (under the guidance of j. Liepins).

she was a teacher at school in riga (1934-1943) and worked as a decorator (1946. – 1947), lvi (1947-1950).

she took part at exhibitions since 1949.

solo exhibitions:

riga – 1966, 1971, 1975, 1986.

jelgava – 1966.

talsi – 1966, 1975, 1986.

l. Auza was a member of latvian artists’ union since 1956.

at the beginning, she painted ballet-devoted works – psychological portraits (v. Vilcina, h. Ritenbergs), where great attention were devoted to movement and light.

in the middle of 60, the artist changed her artistic language and painted mainly decorative landscapes.

in the 80-ties, the works of l. Auza became laconic and simple.

literature:

„māksla un arhitektūra biogrāfijās”, 1. Part., - r.: „latvijas enciklopēdija”, 1995.- i. Burāne, 38. Page. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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