Kristina Karpanuka

My name is Kristina Karpanuka, and I’m a self-taught artist from Latvia, living in Manchester, UK, for the past twenty years. Art has always been part of my life, but in the past year I’ve started pursuing it more seriously, turning a lifelong passion into a full creative journey.

I began working with clay, creating abstract yet meaningful wall sculptures that explore emotion and texture. In 2024, I had my first solo exhibition at The Art of Tea Café in Manchester, and since then I’ve been part of several group exhibitions around the city. Two of my large oil paintings are currently on display at the INNSiDE by Meliá hotel in Manchester.

Recently, I’ve fallen in love with oil painting and performance art. My technique is very tactile — I paint using my fingers instead of brushes — allowing me to connect directly with the work. Through this process, I explore raw emotion, movement, and the beauty found in imperfection.