Artist: Agnese Zvirgzde
Artist Statement
I am a romantic, multidisciplinary artist who uses both digital and traditional approaches. I create experiences, that reflect my personal interpretation of beauty, making my art visually captivating, while also sharing meaningful messages. I am inspired, not only by the grace of nature, (gentle golden rays of light breaking between tree leaves and the glittering ice crystals in the snow), but also everyday moments, that pass us by. I aim to capture those breathtaking moments in my work. My goal is to contrast the grey mundane routine that often dooms on our everyday life, allowing others to also experience that same enchantment, joy, and wonder. To create the experiences that reflect my world view I work digitally with programs such as Blender, Photoshop, and Illustrator to create designs and animations, as well as traditionally, painting on canvas and working with graphite on paper. Not being afraid to experiment by mixing these mediums, I morph them together creating a new forms of expression, accentuating the elements I find important. While continuing to create I am enchanted by the magic of the world found in everyday’s simplicity. Art helps me explore the world’s beauty more deeply, which is why I enjoy creating art that feels like a story, where each viewer can find their own hidden meanings. Through my art, I find myself asking: do you, as well, notice that the world is full of wonder?
Artist Biography
Agnese Zvirgzde is a multimedia artist currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Audio Visual Arts and Media Arts at the Latvian Academy of Art (2020-2024). Previously, they completed their Bachelor’s degree in Audio Visual Arts and Media Arts and their secondary education at Riga 84th Secondary School (2007-2019). As an artist, Agnese Zvirgzde works with a diverse range of digital and traditional mediums, creating different dreamlike experiences. Their work often explores themes of nature, fragile fleeting beauty, and the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. She enjoys creating “environments” in her art, that allow the viewer to experience it with wonder. In 2021, Agnese Zvirgzde participated in the “Mental POP-UP Garden” exhibition at the “Angārs” gallery in the Tallinn Quarter, where they designed an interactive garden space as part of the exhibit. Currently, she works as a designer at Walldman, specializing in digital product design (2024-present).