“Unknown Artist from Salaspils” Detail, glazed vases  Due to its strategically advantageous location, Salaspils and its inhabitants have frequently and heavily suffered from ongoing wars. What would have been the history of Salaspils and the people of Salaspils in the 14th - 17th centuries if they lived in more peaceful times? Would it have affected local art? There is not much archaeological evidence for this period, but it is presumed that the local artists continued to draw ornaments, as in earlier periods. In search of an alternative history where Salaspils inhabitants, despite historical conditions, have been able to sometimes express themselves in art, excavations led by archaeologist A. Dimina were carried out. In the vicinity of Salaskalns estate (present-day Saulkalne town area), well-preserved vases and pots were found dating from the 14th–17th centuries. Examination of the dishes shows that they are made of local clay and painted with glazes probably bought from the Germans. The theme of the dishes indicates the cult of animalism in the territory of Latvia. The rendering of human figures in static poses is also characteristic of the art of the time elsewhere in the Baltic Sea basin.

“Unknown Artist from Salaspils”

Detail, glazed vases 

Due to its strategically advantageous location, Salaspils and its inhabitants have frequently and heavily suffered from ongoing wars. What would have been the history of Salaspils and the people of Salaspils in the 14th - 17th centuries if they lived in more peaceful times? Would it have affected local art? There is not much archaeological evidence for this period, but it is presumed that the local artists continued to draw ornaments, as in earlier periods.

In search of an alternative history where Salaspils inhabitants, despite historical conditions, have been able to sometimes express themselves in art, excavations led by archaeologist A. Dimina were carried out. In the vicinity of Salaskalns estate (present-day Saulkalne town area), well-preserved vases and pots were found dating from the 14th–17th centuries. Examination of the dishes shows that they are made of local clay and painted with glazes probably bought from the Germans.

The theme of the dishes indicates the cult of animalism in the territory of Latvia. The rendering of human figures in static poses is also characteristic of the art of the time elsewhere in the Baltic Sea basin.

“Unknown Artist from Salaspils” Instalation view, glazed vases  Due to its strategically advantageous location, Salaspils and its inhabitants have frequently and heavily suffered from ongoing wars. What would have been the history of Salaspils and the people of Salaspils in the 14th - 17th centuries if they lived in more peaceful times? Would it have affected local art? There is not much archaeological evidence for this period, but it is presumed that the local artists continued to draw ornaments, as in earlier periods. In search of an alternative history where Salaspils inhabitants, despite historical conditions, have been able to sometimes express themselves in art, excavations led by archaeologist A. Dimina were carried out. In the vicinity of Salaskalns estate (present-day Saulkalne town area), well-preserved vases and pots were found dating from the 14th–17th centuries. Examination of the dishes shows that they are made of local clay and painted with glazes probably bought from the Germans. The theme of the dishes indicates the cult of animalism in the territory of Latvia. The rendering of human figures in static poses is also characteristic of the art of the time elsewhere in the Baltic Sea basin.

“Unknown Artist from Salaspils”

Instalation view, glazed vases 

Due to its strategically advantageous location, Salaspils and its inhabitants have frequently and heavily suffered from ongoing wars. What would have been the history of Salaspils and the people of Salaspils in the 14th - 17th centuries if they lived in more peaceful times? Would it have affected local art? There is not much archaeological evidence for this period, but it is presumed that the local artists continued to draw ornaments, as in earlier periods.

In search of an alternative history where Salaspils inhabitants, despite historical conditions, have been able to sometimes express themselves in art, excavations led by archaeologist A. Dimina were carried out. In the vicinity of Salaskalns estate (present-day Saulkalne town area), well-preserved vases and pots were found dating from the 14th–17th centuries. Examination of the dishes shows that they are made of local clay and painted with glazes probably bought from the Germans.

The theme of the dishes indicates the cult of animalism in the territory of Latvia. The rendering of human figures in static poses is also characteristic of the art of the time elsewhere in the Baltic Sea basin.

“Unknown Artist from Salaspils” Instalation view, glazed vases  Due to its strategically advantageous location, Salaspils and its inhabitants have frequently and heavily suffered from ongoing wars. What would have been the history of Salaspils and the people of Salaspils in the 14th - 17th centuries if they lived in more peaceful times? Would it have affected local art? There is not much archaeological evidence for this period, but it is presumed that the local artists continued to draw ornaments, as in earlier periods. In search of an alternative history where Salaspils inhabitants, despite historical conditions, have been able to sometimes express themselves in art, excavations led by archaeologist A. Dimina were carried out. In the vicinity of Salaskalns estate (present-day Saulkalne town area), well-preserved vases and pots were found dating from the 14th–17th centuries. Examination of the dishes shows that they are made of local clay and painted with glazes probably bought from the Germans. The theme of the dishes indicates the cult of animalism in the territory of Latvia. The rendering of human figures in static poses is also characteristic of the art of the time elsewhere in the Baltic Sea basin.

“Unknown Artist from Salaspils”

Instalation view, glazed vases 

Due to its strategically advantageous location, Salaspils and its inhabitants have frequently and heavily suffered from ongoing wars. What would have been the history of Salaspils and the people of Salaspils in the 14th - 17th centuries if they lived in more peaceful times? Would it have affected local art? There is not much archaeological evidence for this period, but it is presumed that the local artists continued to draw ornaments, as in earlier periods.

In search of an alternative history where Salaspils inhabitants, despite historical conditions, have been able to sometimes express themselves in art, excavations led by archaeologist A. Dimina were carried out. In the vicinity of Salaskalns estate (present-day Saulkalne town area), well-preserved vases and pots were found dating from the 14th–17th centuries. Examination of the dishes shows that they are made of local clay and painted with glazes probably bought from the Germans.

The theme of the dishes indicates the cult of animalism in the territory of Latvia. The rendering of human figures in static poses is also characteristic of the art of the time elsewhere in the Baltic Sea basin.

“Unknown Artist from Salaspils” Instalation view, glazed vases  Due to its strategically advantageous location, Salaspils and its inhabitants have frequently and heavily suffered from ongoing wars. What would have been the history of Salaspils and the people of Salaspils in the 14th - 17th centuries if they lived in more peaceful times? Would it have affected local art? There is not much archaeological evidence for this period, but it is presumed that the local artists continued to draw ornaments, as in earlier periods. In search of an alternative history where Salaspils inhabitants, despite historical conditions, have been able to sometimes express themselves in art, excavations led by archaeologist A. Dimina were carried out. In the vicinity of Salaskalns estate (present-day Saulkalne town area), well-preserved vases and pots were found dating from the 14th–17th centuries. Examination of the dishes shows that they are made of local clay and painted with glazes probably bought from the Germans. The theme of the dishes indicates the cult of animalism in the territory of Latvia. The rendering of human figures in static poses is also characteristic of the art of the time elsewhere in the Baltic Sea basin.

“Unknown Artist from Salaspils”

Instalation view, glazed vases 

Due to its strategically advantageous location, Salaspils and its inhabitants have frequently and heavily suffered from ongoing wars. What would have been the history of Salaspils and the people of Salaspils in the 14th - 17th centuries if they lived in more peaceful times? Would it have affected local art? There is not much archaeological evidence for this period, but it is presumed that the local artists continued to draw ornaments, as in earlier periods.

In search of an alternative history where Salaspils inhabitants, despite historical conditions, have been able to sometimes express themselves in art, excavations led by archaeologist A. Dimina were carried out. In the vicinity of Salaskalns estate (present-day Saulkalne town area), well-preserved vases and pots were found dating from the 14th–17th centuries. Examination of the dishes shows that they are made of local clay and painted with glazes probably bought from the Germans.

The theme of the dishes indicates the cult of animalism in the territory of Latvia. The rendering of human figures in static poses is also characteristic of the art of the time elsewhere in the Baltic Sea basin.

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    “Unknown Artist from Salaspils”

    Detail, glazed vases 

    Due to its strategically advantageous location, Salaspils and its inhabitants have frequently and heavily suffered from ongoing wars. What would have been the history of Salaspils and the people of Salaspils in the 14th - 17th centuries if they lived in more peaceful times? Would it have affected local art? There is not much archaeological evidence for this period, but it is presumed that the local artists continued to draw ornaments, as in earlier periods.

    In search of an alternative history where Salaspils inhabitants, despite historical conditions, have been able to sometimes express themselves in art, excavations led by archaeologist A. Dimina were carried out. In the vicinity of Salaskalns estate (present-day Saulkalne town area), well-preserved vases and pots were found dating from the 14th–17th centuries. Examination of the dishes shows that they are made of local clay and painted with glazes probably bought from the Germans.

    The theme of the dishes indicates the cult of animalism in the territory of Latvia. The rendering of human figures in static poses is also characteristic of the art of the time elsewhere in the Baltic Sea basin.

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    “Unknown Artist from Salaspils”

    Instalation view, glazed vases 

    Due to its strategically advantageous location, Salaspils and its inhabitants have frequently and heavily suffered from ongoing wars. What would have been the history of Salaspils and the people of Salaspils in the 14th - 17th centuries if they lived in more peaceful times? Would it have affected local art? There is not much archaeological evidence for this period, but it is presumed that the local artists continued to draw ornaments, as in earlier periods.

    In search of an alternative history where Salaspils inhabitants, despite historical conditions, have been able to sometimes express themselves in art, excavations led by archaeologist A. Dimina were carried out. In the vicinity of Salaskalns estate (present-day Saulkalne town area), well-preserved vases and pots were found dating from the 14th–17th centuries. Examination of the dishes shows that they are made of local clay and painted with glazes probably bought from the Germans.

    The theme of the dishes indicates the cult of animalism in the territory of Latvia. The rendering of human figures in static poses is also characteristic of the art of the time elsewhere in the Baltic Sea basin.

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    “Unknown Artist from Salaspils”

    Instalation view, glazed vases 

    Due to its strategically advantageous location, Salaspils and its inhabitants have frequently and heavily suffered from ongoing wars. What would have been the history of Salaspils and the people of Salaspils in the 14th - 17th centuries if they lived in more peaceful times? Would it have affected local art? There is not much archaeological evidence for this period, but it is presumed that the local artists continued to draw ornaments, as in earlier periods.

    In search of an alternative history where Salaspils inhabitants, despite historical conditions, have been able to sometimes express themselves in art, excavations led by archaeologist A. Dimina were carried out. In the vicinity of Salaskalns estate (present-day Saulkalne town area), well-preserved vases and pots were found dating from the 14th–17th centuries. Examination of the dishes shows that they are made of local clay and painted with glazes probably bought from the Germans.

    The theme of the dishes indicates the cult of animalism in the territory of Latvia. The rendering of human figures in static poses is also characteristic of the art of the time elsewhere in the Baltic Sea basin.

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    “Unknown Artist from Salaspils”

    Instalation view, glazed vases 

    Due to its strategically advantageous location, Salaspils and its inhabitants have frequently and heavily suffered from ongoing wars. What would have been the history of Salaspils and the people of Salaspils in the 14th - 17th centuries if they lived in more peaceful times? Would it have affected local art? There is not much archaeological evidence for this period, but it is presumed that the local artists continued to draw ornaments, as in earlier periods.

    In search of an alternative history where Salaspils inhabitants, despite historical conditions, have been able to sometimes express themselves in art, excavations led by archaeologist A. Dimina were carried out. In the vicinity of Salaskalns estate (present-day Saulkalne town area), well-preserved vases and pots were found dating from the 14th–17th centuries. Examination of the dishes shows that they are made of local clay and painted with glazes probably bought from the Germans.

    The theme of the dishes indicates the cult of animalism in the territory of Latvia. The rendering of human figures in static poses is also characteristic of the art of the time elsewhere in the Baltic Sea basin.

“Unknown Artist from Salaspils”

instalation view, glazed vases 

2022

"thieves visiting the garden house"

Dārziņi, Latvia

oil on carboard, found footprint and instalation,

0.5 x 0.35 m, 2012

 

"no birches inside me"

Riga, Latvia

gypsium, seeds, 1 x 1 x 0.7m, 2012

w Elīna Vītola

"no birches inside me vol.2"

Tallinn, Estonia

gypsium, seeds, 1 x 1 x 0.7m, 2013

w Elīna Vītola

 

Founding the Elephant Concrete In 1950 Maurice Hercog led the expedition to the Annapurna northern wall, thus reaching the first eight-thousander in history. The conquering of all 14 world highest peaks concluded with the final peak –  Shishapangma in 1964. Explorer 6, the first satellite to make photos of the Earth, was sent into space in 1959. Since then there is no single square meter of the Earth left, which couldn’t be found on Google maps. No island in Pacific Ocean. The fifth part of the bottom of the sea is explored as well, with the complete mapping set to be finished around 2030. When the world was young, there was a lot of uninhabited islands to reveal. But, given the ever-increasing rate of discovery and the fact that every next explorer needs to dig-out even more, can one still find a meadow, where the world is young?  

Founding the Elephant

Concrete

In 1950 Maurice Hercog led the expedition to the Annapurna northern wall, thus reaching the first eight-thousander in history. The conquering of all 14 world highest peaks concluded with the final peak –  Shishapangma in 1964.

Explorer 6, the first satellite to make photos of the Earth, was sent into space in 1959. Since then there is no single square meter of the Earth left, which couldn’t be found on Google maps. No island in Pacific Ocean. The fifth part of the bottom of the sea is explored as well, with the complete mapping set to be finished around 2030.

When the world was young, there was a lot of uninhabited islands to reveal. But, given the ever-increasing rate of discovery and the fact that every next explorer needs to dig-out even more, can one still find a meadow, where the world is young?  

Founding the Elephant Concrete In 1950 Maurice Hercog led the expedition to the Annapurna northern wall, thus reaching the first eight-thousander in history. The conquering of all 14 world highest peaks concluded with the final peak –  Shishapangma in 1964. Explorer 6, the first satellite to make photos of the Earth, was sent into space in 1959. Since then there is no single square meter of the Earth left, which couldn’t be found on Google maps. No island in Pacific Ocean. The fifth part of the bottom of the sea is explored as well, with the complete mapping set to be finished around 2030. When the world was young, there was a lot of uninhabited islands to reveal. But, given the ever-increasing rate of discovery and the fact that every next explorer needs to dig-out even more, can one still find a meadow, where the world is young?  

Founding the Elephant

Concrete

In 1950 Maurice Hercog led the expedition to the Annapurna northern wall, thus reaching the first eight-thousander in history. The conquering of all 14 world highest peaks concluded with the final peak –  Shishapangma in 1964.

Explorer 6, the first satellite to make photos of the Earth, was sent into space in 1959. Since then there is no single square meter of the Earth left, which couldn’t be found on Google maps. No island in Pacific Ocean. The fifth part of the bottom of the sea is explored as well, with the complete mapping set to be finished around 2030.

When the world was young, there was a lot of uninhabited islands to reveal. But, given the ever-increasing rate of discovery and the fact that every next explorer needs to dig-out even more, can one still find a meadow, where the world is young?  

Founding the Elephant Concrete In 1950 Maurice Hercog led the expedition to the Annapurna northern wall, thus reaching the first eight-thousander in history. The conquering of all 14 world highest peaks concluded with the final peak –  Shishapangma in 1964. Explorer 6, the first satellite to make photos of the Earth, was sent into space in 1959. Since then there is no single square meter of the Earth left, which couldn’t be found on Google maps. No island in Pacific Ocean. The fifth part of the bottom of the sea is explored as well, with the complete mapping set to be finished around 2030. When the world was young, there was a lot of uninhabited islands to reveal. But, given the ever-increasing rate of discovery and the fact that every next explorer needs to dig-out even more, can one still find a meadow, where the world is young?  

Founding the Elephant

Concrete

In 1950 Maurice Hercog led the expedition to the Annapurna northern wall, thus reaching the first eight-thousander in history. The conquering of all 14 world highest peaks concluded with the final peak –  Shishapangma in 1964.

Explorer 6, the first satellite to make photos of the Earth, was sent into space in 1959. Since then there is no single square meter of the Earth left, which couldn’t be found on Google maps. No island in Pacific Ocean. The fifth part of the bottom of the sea is explored as well, with the complete mapping set to be finished around 2030.

When the world was young, there was a lot of uninhabited islands to reveal. But, given the ever-increasing rate of discovery and the fact that every next explorer needs to dig-out even more, can one still find a meadow, where the world is young?  

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    Founding the Elephant

    Concrete

    In 1950 Maurice Hercog led the expedition to the Annapurna northern wall, thus reaching the first eight-thousander in history. The conquering of all 14 world highest peaks concluded with the final peak –  Shishapangma in 1964.

    Explorer 6, the first satellite to make photos of the Earth, was sent into space in 1959. Since then there is no single square meter of the Earth left, which couldn’t be found on Google maps. No island in Pacific Ocean. The fifth part of the bottom of the sea is explored as well, with the complete mapping set to be finished around 2030.

    When the world was young, there was a lot of uninhabited islands to reveal. But, given the ever-increasing rate of discovery and the fact that every next explorer needs to dig-out even more, can one still find a meadow, where the world is young?  

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    Founding the Elephant

    Concrete

    In 1950 Maurice Hercog led the expedition to the Annapurna northern wall, thus reaching the first eight-thousander in history. The conquering of all 14 world highest peaks concluded with the final peak –  Shishapangma in 1964.

    Explorer 6, the first satellite to make photos of the Earth, was sent into space in 1959. Since then there is no single square meter of the Earth left, which couldn’t be found on Google maps. No island in Pacific Ocean. The fifth part of the bottom of the sea is explored as well, with the complete mapping set to be finished around 2030.

    When the world was young, there was a lot of uninhabited islands to reveal. But, given the ever-increasing rate of discovery and the fact that every next explorer needs to dig-out even more, can one still find a meadow, where the world is young?  

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    Founding the Elephant

    Concrete

    In 1950 Maurice Hercog led the expedition to the Annapurna northern wall, thus reaching the first eight-thousander in history. The conquering of all 14 world highest peaks concluded with the final peak –  Shishapangma in 1964.

    Explorer 6, the first satellite to make photos of the Earth, was sent into space in 1959. Since then there is no single square meter of the Earth left, which couldn’t be found on Google maps. No island in Pacific Ocean. The fifth part of the bottom of the sea is explored as well, with the complete mapping set to be finished around 2030.

    When the world was young, there was a lot of uninhabited islands to reveal. But, given the ever-increasing rate of discovery and the fact that every next explorer needs to dig-out even more, can one still find a meadow, where the world is young?  

"Finding Elephant" 

excavation - installation, parts of concrete sculpture, various size, 2021

 

no birches inside me, preperation

gypsium, seeds, 1 x 0.7 x 0.3 m , 2012

7

7

1

1

9

9

"numbers"

Tallinn, Estonia

found objects, various size, 2013

w Elina Vitola

wolf/dog

wolf/dog

breakfast in Hamburg

breakfast in Hamburg

Bremen

Bremen

asking protection on my way home

asking protection on my way home

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    wolf/dog

  • 2

    breakfast in Hamburg

  • 3

    Bremen

  • 4

    asking protection on my way home

in France

cave art. Sippola, Finland

inverted sculpture, self made oil colour

made from native earth coloured with hydrated

iron oxide mixed with oil. 0.7 x 0.7 x 1.7m, 2020

"cold calm day nothing can be killed"

oil on canvas, 1.5 x 1.2 m, 1.2 x 1 m, 0,9 x 0.6 m, 2012

"why do i dream about you"

instalation and performance, oil on regypsium,

3x3m

paju oil on cardboard, 0.7 x 0.4 m

paju

oil on cardboard, 0.7 x 0.4 m

selfportrait oil on canvas, 1.5 x 1.2 m

selfportrait

oil on canvas, 1.5 x 1.2 m

juliet oil on canvas, 1.5 x 1.2 m 

juliet

oil on canvas, 1.5 x 1.2 m 

sister pencil on paper, 0.6 x 0.4 m

sister

pencil on paper, 0.6 x 0.4 m

mother pencil on paper, 0.7 x 0.45 m

mother

pencil on paper, 0.7 x 0.45 m

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    paju

    oil on cardboard, 0.7 x 0.4 m

  • 2

    selfportrait

    oil on canvas, 1.5 x 1.2 m

  • 3

    juliet

    oil on canvas, 1.5 x 1.2 m 

  • 4

    sister

    pencil on paper, 0.6 x 0.4 m

  • 5

    mother

    pencil on paper, 0.7 x 0.45 m

portraits

5 + 6 = 1

w Riga Pantomime

wolf oil on canvas, 1.3 x 0.9 m

wolf

oil on canvas, 1.3 x 0.9 m

animals

glass-house in Firstschool

glass-house in Firstschool

landscapes

caucasus

caucasus

mirror

mirror

sex

sex

love never ends

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