Lauris Milbrets

Lauris Mīlbrets (b.1979) is a visual artist who maintains a studio practice in Latvia. He holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Visual Arts from the Art Academy of Latvia and has been participating in exhibitions since 2002.
Lauris has experienced two distinct phases in his career—one marked by realism and the other by abstraction. In the Realistic period, he focused on capturing the world with precision and meticulous attention to detail. Currently, Lauris works within a style of abstract, segmented painting, where each area is painted separately with different colors, textures or patterns. It requires careful planning and execution to ensure that the segments complement each other and form a cohesive painting. This technique makes it possible to create detailed and complex compositions, resulting in dynamic works of art. Consequently, his works could also be described as design objects. His medium of choice is acrylic paint, but he also works with oils and other mediums.
Lauris has had a dynamic artistic journey, residing in both Canada and the United States. In Canada, particularly Hamilton, ON, he has drawn inspiration from the city’s industrial roots and growing cultural scene, creating works that reflect a blend of herit...

Janis Rozentāls Riga Art School 1991-1998
Art Academy of Latvia Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts- 2002
and Master's degree in Visual Arts- 2004

Solo shows:

2022.09
"To stop over there", Kuldiga Tourism Information Centre
2016.11
"Sign Of Covenant" , Kuldiga District Museum, Latvia
2015.05
“AM/PM”, Kuldiga Art House, Latvia
2014.05
“First wish” Kuldiga Art House, Latvia
2014.04
“Three walls” gallery “ISTABA”, Riga, Latvia
2012.08
“Summer Salon” vine studio “Kabinett”, Kuldiga, Latvia
2010.11
“Connections” Agija Suna Art Gallery, Riga, Latvia
2009.07
“Black Box” Agija Suna Art Gallery, Riga, Latvia
2008.08
“Pearl of the Village” gallery Smukumbode, Kuldiga, Latvia
2008.04
“Skin” Agija Suna Art Gallery, Riga, Latvia
2004.06
“Gravitation” gallery Bastejs, Riga, Latvia

Group shows
2015.09.04 - 05.05
„ASNI DIVI”group show , „POP UP”gallery, Riga, Latvia
2014.02 - 04
“Gate to Kurzeme” artist group show in collaboration of artist from western Latvia, in Mark Rothko Art Centre, Daugavpils, Latvia

2014.12.09 - 12.10
“Gate to Kurzeme” artist group show in collaboration of artist from western Latvia, Tukums, Latvia
2014.30.07 - 23.08
„Summer In The City” „Alison Milne Gallery”, Toronto, Canada
2014.23.06 - 20.07
„SAVIENOŠANĀS/COALESCENCE. Chasting iron sculptures made by artists from EU and USA and painters of western Latvia, Talsi District Museum, Latvia
2014.04.06 - 06.07
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