Connections Painting

Lauris Mīlbrets is a visual artist currently living in Kuldīga, Latvia. He studied painting and holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Visual Arts from the Art Academy of Latvia. He has been participating in exhibitions since 2002. Expanding his professional experience, Lauris has participated as an artist in various Latvian film projects and has worked as an interior designer in an architecture company. This experience has significantly guided Lauris painting towards decorative abstraction, creating a platform for the synthesis of architectural structures and colourful elements in his art. Lauris works within a style of segmented painting, in which a canvas or wooden base is divided into several areas, each of which is painted separately with different colours, textures or patterns. Once all the segments are painted individually, they are combined to create a single composition. This technique makes it possible to create complex designs, abstract patterns, and detailed fragments, resulting in visually striking and dynamic works of art. It requires careful planning and execution to ensure that the segments complement each other and form a cohesive painting. Consequently, his works could also be described as design objects, which bring vibrancy and character to any space, offering a unique focal point that sparks conversation and creates visual interest, allowing viewers to interpret them in their own way. Medium of choice is acrylic paint, but Lauris also works with oils and other mixed media. His works are in collections in Latvia, USA, Canada, Norway and Denmark.