Gita Treice, „Dove”, 2007

100x120 cm, mix media on canvas

Gita Treice finds beauty in the narrative of painting. Her art resonates with tonal elegance and a harmonious interplay of textures, crafting captivating, multi-layered surfaces that beckon closer inspection. Each centimeter invites exploration, revealing a compelling and suggestive effect that captivates the viewer.

Her narratives intertwine between the tales of paintings and the stories of everyday life—personal spaces, surroundings, and fleeting emotions. These stories manifest in the form of bumblebees, soap bubbles, enigmatic drawers, teddy bears, and blueberries, each holding its own charm and mystery.

An alumna of the Latvia Art Academy from Prof. Alexander Dembo's Workshop (1997), Gita Treice is not just a painter but also a book artist and illustrator. Over the past two decades, her name has been synonymous with the creation of some of the most exquisite books, both domestically and on the global stage. Her work has garnered prestigious international awards and nominations, affirming her artistic brilliance and storytelling prowess.

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