Līga Spunde

Līga Spunde is an artist known for her multi-media installations that blend personal stories with constructed fiction, creating a complex thematic network that references different times and symbols.

Biography of Līga Spunde

Līga Spunde was born in 1990 in Riga, Latvia. Līga Spunde embarked on her artistic journey in 2007 when she enrolled at Janis Rozentals Riga Art School in Riga, Latvia.

In 2010, Līga Spunde continued her education at the prestigious Art Academy of Latvia, where she joined the Department of Visual Communication. She pursued her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree, deepening her understanding of visual communication and exploring various mediums to convey her artistic vision. 

Seeking to expand her horizons and engage with a broader artistic community, Līga Spunde ventured to the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp in Belgium in 2015. There, she joined the esteemed Department of InSitu3, where she pursued her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree. 

She completed her postgraduate studies in the Department of Visual Communication at the Art Academy of Latvia in 2016. 

In 2016, Līga Spunde seized an exciting opportunity to expand her artistic perspectives through an internship as a curatorial assistant at Komplot in Brussels, Belgium. Working closely with experienced curators, she gained valuable insights into the curation and presentation of contemporary art, broadening her understanding of the art world.

Līga Spunde’s art style

She uses interpretations and recognizable characters that serve as an extension of her personal experience, touching on general and universal truths. Līga Spunde employs various materials and media in her creations.

In her installations, Līga Spunde draws inspiration from diverse sources, including her own experiences, cultural heritage, and broader societal themes. She skillfully combines elements to construct multimedia installations where personal narratives intertwine with carefully crafted fictions, resulting in thought-provoking and immersive experiences.

Exhibitions of Līga Spunde

Solo shows of Līga Spunde include:
- "Cybervikings of Mars," 427 Gallery, Curated by Kaspars Groševs, Riga, LV (2021);

- "Informalities" as part of the exhibition series "Weekly Discovery," Tu Jau Zini Kur, curated by Rūdolfs Štamers, Uldis Trapencieris and Auguste Petre, Riga, LV (2020); 

- "When Hell Is Full, the Dead Will Walk the Earth," Kim? Contemporary Art Center, Riga, LV (2019); 

- "Interlude" (in collaboration with Alvis Misjuns), Riga Circus, curated by KVADRIFRONS, Riga, LV (2018), among others.

These exhibitions showcase Līga Spunde's individual artistic projects, providing platforms for her distinctive works to be presented and appreciated.