Riketa Mamaj

I have chosen visual art as my medium of expression, allowing me to convey the emotions of everyday life—whether they are beautiful, pale, dreamy, intoxicating, or grounded in realism. Through my work, I strive to materialize these emotions into tangible creations.
Coming from a small country, art has become my way of traveling virtually through the imagination and across boundaries. It fulfills my passions and allows me to connect with others. By publishing my work on this platform, I hope to share my artistic journey with a wider audience, inviting them to explore pieces that span many years of dedication.
My artistic process in graphic works revolves around the technique of dots and lines. Each dot and line represents an emotion, inviting the audience to interpret and connect with the piece in their own way. My sculptures, crafted from bronze, wood, and alabaster stone, further reflect my exploration of form and material.
To me, art is a deeply personal experience. It involves painting nature, studying light and reflections, and capturing impressions with freedom and intuition. My work seeks to harmonize the beauty of everyday life, portraying balance, light, atmosphere, and a sense of depth. By layering multicolored dots and co...

I began studying sculpture in high school in 1984, nurturing a passion for the arts from an early age. While attending the Tirana Academy of Fine Arts (1992–1996), I expanded my creative pursuits and started painting in 1993.
In the 2020/21 academic year, I earned a master's degree in graphic design from the Art Academy in Tirana.
Since completing my education, I have been working continuously as a sculpture teacher at the Artistic High School of Fier, and privately as a sculptor and a painter.

My first personal exhibition was held in 1996 at the National Art Gallery, followed by another at the Naim Frashëri Gallery in Fier in November 2000. In February 2001, I participated in the sculpture and painting exhibition for Artist Women, "LINDART," at the Cultural Center of Tirana. In October 2001, I contributed to the Balkan Women exhibition titled "Dare to Be Different."
In July 2002, I exhibited in the "Mirror of the Balkans" exhibition in Ogledalo, Kraljevo, Yugoslavia. In March 2003, I participated in the "My Changes" exhibition at the National Gallery of Fine Arts in Tirana. In April 2003, I was part of a workshop and black-and-white photography exhibition titled "The City is You and Me."
From April 15–30, 2004, I exhibited in the visual arts event "Happened Today." More recently, in 2022, I showcased my art at the International Women's Day exhibition in Fier, organized by the Fier Municipality.