BIOGRAPHY

• Born on October 9, 1950 in Valmiera, Latvia • 1972 - 1974 studies in Riga Secondary School of Decorative Arts • 1973 began his participation in LSSR and USSR art poster exhibitions • 1975 joins LSSR Society of New Artists • 1975- 1988 works as artist-decorator in LPSR Art Fund gallery • 1977-1982 studies in Art Academy of Latvia (textile art) • 1983 was contracted by LSSR Art Complex • 1986 joins LSSR Art Association • 1991 – 1993 works as an independent artist in interior sector and design sector in Latvia • Since 1991 member of the Artists’ Union of Latvia • 1993-2008 lives and works in Berlin, Germany • 1994 – 2000 works as an independent designer, stylist and artist • 1995 joins Association of Independent artists of Berlin (BBK) • 1995-2003 solo art/collective exhibitions in Berlin, Potsdam, Kalv, Salzburg • Since 2001 works as garden architect, designer and executer, as well as employee of company “Rufert” for electronic equipment maintenance service for subsidiaries of Bank Association of Berlin • 2008 returns to Latvia • Since 2008 teacher in Purvciems Crafts School of Riga • Has begun again the artistic activity