Kristaps Priede

http://www.kristapspriede.com
Born
1990
Nationality
Latvian
Country
Latvia
City
Riga

«Art is my diary, made up of my experiences, relationships, and energy. »

Kristaps Priede is an award-winning painter and sculptor based in Latvia whose works have been exhibited nationally, in China, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. Through his artistic practice, he explores the central themes of human spiritual freedom and faith. In addition, Priede is fascinated by the history of specific places, as well as life stories, events, and architecture. He most often creates with acrylics and oils on canvas.

Glitsky (Eng. Polar stratospheric cloud), 2021. The abstract form of the works expresses the individual's search for conflicting areas of mind and feelings.
Occupation
artist
Address
Tallinas iela 92a-2a, Riga, LV-1009, LATVIA
Interests
Travelling
architecture
history
photography
Documentary
Languages
English
German
Russian
Education
Master’s degree in Sculpture, Visual Plastic Arts department. Mentor: Gļebs Panteļejevs. Art Academy of Latvia, Riga, Latvia
Master’s degree in Fine Arts with Major in Art in Public Spheres. Mentors: prof. Peter Spillmann and prof. Linda Cassens Stoian. Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Lucerne, Switzerland
Master’s degree in Painting, Visual Arts department. Mentor: prof. Ivars Heinrihsons. Art Academy of Latvia, Riga, Latvia
Bachelor of Arts degree in Functional design, Department of Design. Mentor: Prof. emeritus Tālivaldis Gaumigs. Art Academy of Latvia. Riga, Latvia
Environment Design specialization with Major in Interior Design. Mentor: Ilze Ķēniņa. Riga Design and Art Secondary school. Riga, Latvia
Exhibitions
2023
Transitions
Ideas Block – Kompresorine. Lithuania
Group
2022
Another Place
Kraslava Museum of History and Art. Kraslava, Latvia
Solo
2021
Moon Garden
"Sidegunde" Society of Artists gallery. Riga, Latvia
Solo
2021
Transs and Dance
Jurmala City museum. Jurmala, Latvia
Group
2020
IMAGE AND SOUND IN SPITE OF....
Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore, LASALLE College of the Arts. Singapore
Group
2019
The Valais
Kaufkaffee. Winterthur, Switzerland
Solo
2019
Die Fichte
Hochschule Luzern: Art & Design. Lucerne, Bern, Switzerland
Solo
2018
ICELAND
SEB bank’s Head office. Valdlauci, Latvia
Solo
2018
Meaning
"Sidegunde" Society of Artists gallery. Riga, Latvia
Solo
2017
Beyond Words
Art Academy of Latvia. Riga, Latvia
Group
2017
KODS
Žanis Lipke Memorial. Riga, Latvia
Solo
2017
Mechanical Angels
Luznava Manor. Luznava, Latvia
Solo
2016
The River
A5 Yixuanxiaozhu Art Centre. Zhuhai, China
Solo
2016
Photography exhibition “Londoners” by project Passing By collaboration with Ilmārs Šterns.
China – Jieyang, United Kingdom – London, Latvia – Riga, Spain – Barcelona
Group
2016
The Element of Truth
The Poly Gallery. Falmouth, United Kingdom
Solo
2016
Showcasing painting “Modern Jesus” and participating in C.O.D.E. charity event.
1901 Arts Club. London, United Kingdom
Solo
Prizes and Awards
Audience sympathy award in the competition "Cesis County Annual Award 2021". Cesis Exhibition Hall. Cesis, Latvia
2nd prize winner of competition '30 years of queer community and research at the Zurich universities – Toward a more colourful future! – An art competition in memory of Fabian Jenny'. University of Zurich. Zurich, Switzerland. 2019
2nd prize winner of competition organized by Bank of Latvia for innovative design of year’s coin, under theme 'Art and Music' with the work ‘Code’. Bank of Latvia. Riga, Latvia. 2018
Jelgava City Council audience award in competition 'Gederts Eliass Prize for the reflection of the rural theme in Latvian painting' with painting 'The Anticipation'. Jelgava History and Art Museum of Gederts Eliass. Jelgava, Latvia. 2017
SEB Scholarship for Painting' with the painting 'Universum', Art Academy of Latvia, Riga, Latvia. 2017
'The Best New Artist 2016. Artists' Society Sidegunde. Riga, Latvia. 2016
Testimonial
Quote
Firstly, Kristaps Priede mainly uses dark tones, especially purple as an absolute value. Secondly, there is his minimalist expression. He abandons the superfluous and excels the essence of the content and form. Priede’s works are perceived as signs of mundane issues, valuable content, and spirituality. - Professor Ivars Heinrihsons, Art Academy of Latvia

While studying at the Art Academy of Latvia, where he was a master's student of the Department of Sculpture, Kristaps Priede showed a genuine interest in the problem of preserving and protecting cultural heritage through the prism of vandalism in contemporary art. His research on this topic is one of the most outstanding master's thesis of the Art Academy of Latvia in recent years. - Professor Gļebs Panteļejevs, Head of the Department of Sculpture, Art Academy of Latvia
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COURTYARD
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Favorite Quote
“The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.” – Francis Bacon

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