"Heaven and Heaven" Madara Gulbis

"In the exhibition “Heaven and Heaven”, I continue to explore a theme that deeply interests me — depicting the sky in various ways, within the broadest possible conceptual and emotional context. To paint a sky that may not even be a “sky” at all. As a symbol, the sky is a widely used concept. It has existed across all eras and cultures, often and extensively “used.” Precisely for this reason, it presents a creative challenge for me — to find my own, different perspective, a different interpretation.

This is where my artistic curiosity and passion lie — how else can I paint and present something familiar, creating the possibility for an alternative point of view. The visual language of the paintings ranges from realistic to interpretive and abstract. What unifies the works is the theme, tonality, and also the format dimensions.

In planning the exhibition layout, I have taken into account the specifics of the gallery space and its lighting. The varied sizes of the paintings are an element of rhythm and composition — a significant expressive tool for this exhibition."

Madara Gulbis

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Curated by: Jānis Dāvis

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About the gallery

The spacious, light-filled premises of Gallery RĀMIS are located on the left bank of the Daugava River, in the Torņakalns district. Our goal is to make high-quality art more accessible and visible to a wider public, creating an environment where art feels alive, present, and approachable to all who are interested.  Just a short walk from the city center of Riga, the gallery is easy to reach and offers visitors the chance to explore the work of renowned professional artists across generations — deepening understanding, sparking curiosity, educating, and engaging society in the world of visual arts. We place particular emphasis on mid-career artists — creative individuals who have developed a strong professional identity and refined their personal artistic languag

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