Lidija Auza, Nude, 1960s, Mixed Media on Paper

Act

Paper, mixed media, 29x19 cm

This work presents a colorful and stylized representation of a woman's figure engaged in an act or performance, capturing the movement, emotion, and expression through a combination of materials and techniques. The use of mixed media adds depth and texture to the composition, enhancing the visual impact and inviting viewers to interpret and appreciate the dynamic nature of the artwork.


Lidija Auza

(1914. 24. 02 Vitebsk, Belarus – 1989. 13. 12 Riga, Latvia) Painter

She studied at the Art Academy of Latvia (1936-1938) and graduated in 1949 (with diploma work „Ballet rehearsal” (under the guidance of J. Liepins).

She was a teacher at school in Riga (1934-1943) and worked as a decorator (1946. – 1947), LVI (1947-1950).

She took part at exhibitions since 1949.

Solo exhibitions:

Riga – 1966, 1971, 1975, 1986.

Jelgava – 1966.

Talsi – 1966, 1975, 1986.

L. Auza was a member of Latvian Artists’ Union since 1956.

At the beginning, she painted ballet-devoted works – psychological portraits (V. Vilcina, H. Ritenbergs), where great attention were devoted to movement and light.

In the middle of 60, the artist changed her artistic language and painted mainly decorative landscapes.

In the 80-ties, the works of L. Auza became laconic and simple.

Literature:

„Māksla un arhitektūra biogrāfijās”, 1. part., - R.: „Latvijas enciklopēdija”, 1995.- I. Burāne, 38. page.