VITA MERCA
Born in 1951. Professional training – Janis Rozentals
Art School of Riga (1963 – 1970), Latvian Academy of Arts, Painting
Department (1970 – 1977) – under the supervision of Prof. E. Kalnins.
Has enhanced her skills in the post – graduate Master Studio of the
USSR Art Academy in Riga.
Has been contributing to exhibitions since 1976. Member
of Latvian Artists' Union since 1980. Member of Association "B
– 13" (1993 - 1998) since 1993.
Had two solo shows: in Jelgava 1991 and in Riga 1993.
Has par- ticipated regularly in group exhibitions in Riga, Vilnius,
Moscow, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Poland, Italy, France, Japan and
elsewhere. Her works are to be found in the collections of the State
Art Museum, Latvian Artists' Union, Jelgava Art Museum, as well as
in many private collections in Latvia, Canada, USA, Sweden, Germany.
Currently teaching at Janis Rozentals Art School
of Riga.
" Still-life is capable of
expressing everything ..."
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Springtime. 1993. Oil on canvas. 72 x 60 cm |
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Still Life. 1989. Oil on canvas. 72 x 84 cm |
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Still Life with a Cockle-shell. 1984. Oil on
canvas. 72 x 84 cm |
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After the Rain.1993. Oil on canvas. 84 x 72
cm |
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Still Life with Pears. 1993. Oil on canvas.
72 x 84 cm |
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