Past Events & Exhibitions

Gallerium: Aesthetics 2025, The Roots of Baltic Spirit I

The Roots of Baltic Spirit
Watercolor
W: 20 in | H: 26.5 in

Biafarin Online Exhibition
 October 29, 2025 – December 29, 2025

The painting The Roots of Baltic Spirit beautifully weaves together architecture, memory, and cultural tradition. The scene is set in the cobblestone streets of Riga’s Old Town, where medieval spires and ornate façades rise with dignity, evoking Latvia’s layered history as a crossroads of trade, culture, and resilience. The cool tones of the stone buildings are balanced with the warmth of golden light, suggesting both endurance and hope.

At the heart of the composition, a couple dances hand in hand, dressed in traditional Latvian national costumes. Their attire recalls folk festivals and centuries-old rituals, when music and movement bound communities together across generations. Their presence in the street is not just decorative—it symbolizes continuity, a living tradition that has survived wars, occupations, and political upheavals. The dance, light-hearted and graceful, becomes an act of cultural resilience.

The contrast between the permanence of the architecture and the fleeting joy of the dancers mirrors Latvia’s history itself: a people deeply rooted in their land and traditions, yet always moving forward with vitality and creativity. The painting captures that essence—the Baltic spirit as both grounded and free, tied to heritage yet alive in the present.

The Roots of Baltic Spirit reminds us that culture is not static; it breathes in the streets, in the music, and in the steps of those who carry it forward.

🖼️ Original Artwork for Sale
Price: $2,000
Medium: Watercolor on Paper
Size: 20 x 26.5 inches

Galeria Azur NYC

Galeria Azur New York, 157 Bowery Ste 2B. New York, NY 10002
 August 1st – August 30th

Online exhibition on the ARTSY platform

The Online Exhibition of the Artist’s artworks will be held on the official website of Galería Azur and the ARTSY platform, for twelve (12) months

Gallery Exhibition in Italy 2025

Flyer Art Gallery – Milan, Florence, Rome – January, February, March 2025

Exhibition in Milan, Italy

Exhibition in Rome, Italy

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24th Annual Gala Juried Fine Arts Exhibition

at Randolph Co. Community Arts Council, Inc. The Arts Center in Elkins, WV

Juror Choice Award,

The Roots of Baltic Spirit

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Spring 2025 Portfolio Art Show – Throughout 2025

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Spring 2025 Portfolio Art Show – Throughout 2025

Boyens Monthly Art Award -Landscapes, March 2025

Group Art Exhibition, 7 Church Street, New Paltz, New York, March 30-April 30, 2025

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Watercolor Workshop

With Keiko Tanabe in San Diego, California – May 2025

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Painting Cruise

Amadeus River cruise- Danube River, Europe ( Hungary, Austria, Germany) – September 2025

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The Roots of Baltic Spirit landscape paintings project lies in its unique blend of personal artistic experience, cultural representation, and technical skill. I created it using different techniques, and it embodies the artist’s vision and interpretation of Latvian traditions through art.

The history of the Latvian nation is marked by significant suffering due to foreign domination, war, and repression. However, resilience has been a defining characteristic of the Latvian people, evident in their persistent struggle for independence, cultural preservation, and national identity. Today, Latvia continues to navigate modern challenges while honoring its past and celebrating its sovereignty.

.1 This digital painting, “The Roots of the Baltic Spirit,” depicts a view of the Baltic Sea and the Daugava River, carefully incorporating elements that symbolize Latvia’s rich cultural heritage. Latvian symbols, including the Baltic Pine Tree, are deliberate and respectful references to the country’s natural environment and its deep connection to nature. The depiction of human veins symbolically emerging from the Baltic trees further emphasizes the spiritual relationship between the people and their environment in Latvian traditions.

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2. In this surreal digital painting, the scene vividly celebrates resilience and renewal, capturing the essence of a nation that has triumphed over adversity. At the forefront, three girls, adorned in vibrant national costumes, are poised to leap over a crackling fire. Their outfits, rich in color and intricate patterns, symbolize the culture and spirit of their people, radiating joy and hope as they prepare to perform a traditional ritual.

Surrounding them, a dense grove of birch trees ( we all know how gorgeous Baltic birch trees are) rises majestically, yet with a disquieting twist—each tree appears to be crafted from human bones, its white trunks resembling skeletal forms. This eerie juxtaposition serves as a stark reminder of the nation’s suffering, transforming pain into a haunting yet beautiful backdrop for the celebration.

In the distance, a serene river, the Daugava, flows gently, its waters reflecting the colors of the sky. The river Daugava symbolizes continuity and healing, a lifeline that has witnessed the struggles and triumphs of the nation

This surreal landscape encapsulates the duality of celebration and remembrance, illustrating the strength of a nation that has emerged victorious from the depths of despair.

Past Events

Cosmopolitan Fine Art Gallery, San Diego

This well-established, renowned fine art gallery has represented two of my artworks in their La Jolla venue, which was the first time my art reached the West Coast.

Beaux Arts Exhibition Westchester

This year, I exhibited two alpaca llama portraits that were painted in Cape Town, Connecticut, and one of them, Giselle, received the honor of being awarded the 3rd prize. Find out more about these artworks by reading my blog post.

Beaux Arts Exhibition Westchester

I exhibited several works, and was delighted when my first-ever watercolor cityscape of the Brooklyn Bridge won the 3rd prize at the competition.

Annual Graduating Seniors’ Art Exhibition

In 2017, I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and was invited to participate in the graduating artists’ exhibition, a great honor.

ARTEXPO New York

This was a very inspiring exhibition, where I showed my Nude and Bill Cunningham Corner works, met interesting fellow artists, and was interviewed as a Rising Artist.

• The header photo used on this page was taken by Christophe Repiso.