Valmiera Museum will host an exhibition of textile artist Anita Celma’s work “Return”

on April 6, 2024 at At 13.00, the exhibition of textile artist Anita Celma’s work “Return” will be opened in the Valmiera museum exhibition hall. It will be on display until May 29.

Anita Celma works in the tapestry technique, weaving in wool, sisal, light synthetics – materials that can be dyed by hand. Colors have always played an important role in the artist’s life – in memories, impressions, details. Anita Celma’s artwork includes both figurative tapestries and textured textiles. The subject of the works shows the artist’s interest in folklore and ethnography, which is addressed using an artistic language based on traditions – both decorative and full of imaginative visions. “A work of art, like music or a book, serves as a messenger of time, country, nation, author. I love my country, my people and my work,” says Anita Celma about her work.

The exhibition exhibits both older and newer works from the artist’s personal collection, the collections of the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design and the Museum of the Artists’ Union of Latvia.

Anita Celma (1944) graduated from the Department of Textile Art of the Latvian Academy of Arts under the guidance of professor Rūdolfs Heimrāts (1970). Participates in exhibitions since 1969. Has held several personal exhibitions, including with her twin brother, metal artist Juri Gagaini. Has participated in many joint exhibitions and international textile art symposia both in Latvia and abroad. Works in collections, including private collections, in Latvia and abroad. Member of the Artists’ Union of Latvia (1975), member of the Latvian Textile Art Association (1994).