Larisa Leontjeva

Larisa Leontyeva, working under the creative pseudonym LorisDo, creates works in which the principles of clothing design are intertwined with a deep philosophical search. Trained in costume modeling, she transferred her form and structure skills to the visual arts. Her career began with silk painting, gradually evolving into the multifaceted practice of oil and acrylic painting, as well as complex graphics with colored pencils. An important impetus for the development of her talent was the influence of the outstanding Latvian sculptor Igor Vasiliev, which helped to form a serious attitude towards the artistic image.
In her work, the artist explores the absence of visible boundaries between reality and surreal consciousness. Plots are often born out of dreams, meditative states and subtle details of the surrounding space. The geography of Leontyeva's work covers the shores of the Baltic Bay in her native Riga and the atmospheric landscapes of Italy, where she spends a significant part of her time. These contrasting environments are reflected in both calm landscapes and metaphysical compositions filled with symbols and personal experiences.
Larisa's technical arsenal includes the use of acrylic in the alla prima technique to create d...

1989 - 1990 Riga Model House Rīga, Latvia
1986 - 1989 College of Fashion Design Rīga, Latvia

2023 Exhibition At A Seminar On Spiritual Development Porto, Spain.