CURRICULUM VITAE:
INTA BERGA
Lives and works in Riga/ Latvia
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EDUCATION:
Art Academy of Latvia, Department of Sculpture (Master of Arts.)
College of Applied Arts of Riga, Wood Sculpture Department.
For several years I was a director at the Folk Sculpture Studio at the Guild preparing students for entry exams at the Art Academy of Latvia.
MAJOR ART OBJECTS:
2016 Solo show of Lamp design in Cesis/Latvia.
2014 Solo exhibition Intaslights at Jurmala City Museum.
2012 Sculptural object: Silver fir. Riga. In cooperation with J. Bergs and Ledempire.
2007 Fountain Horizon, in Jurmala, Majori. Architect Andris Kronbergs
2007 Fountain Polyphony, in Jurmala, Dzintari Concert Hall. Architect I. Grundule.
2006 Sculptural object Wind Bell in Sigulda. Metal artist J. Gagainis, architect V. Balode.
2003 The path of a Lop-eared Man, in Ventspils, Reņķa Garden. Objects: Boot, Buttons, Key, Hat.
2000 A set of fountains Sun Boats in Ventspils. Metal artist J. Gagainis, architects A. Kronbergs and M. Lejnieks.
1998 The sculpture for the facade of the Kargin’s residence in Old Riga. Architect Georgs Baumanis.
1988 Restoration of the monument Freedom by K. Zemdega, in Dobele. Architect Peteris Venkovičs.
1987 The sculpture Peace for the facade of Blackhead’s House in Old Riga.
1985 The bronze monument for the World War II victims in Kuldiga.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
For several years I was a director at the Folk Sculpture Studio at the Guild preparing students for entry exams at the Art Academy of Latvia.
AWARDS:
2012 The 1st prize in the competition The Road of Christmas Tree, organized by Riga City Hall
2010 Riga Design’s Annual Award.
2005 The 1st prize in the project competition – sculptures for children, in Reņķa Garden, Ventspils. Architect A. Šteimane.
2004 The 1st prize in the project competition Sculpture in the Big Square, Ventspils. Architect Andris Kronbergs. Glass artist Agris Butelis.
1998 The 1st prize in the project competition- fountain in Ventspils. Architect bureau Arhis.
INTERESTS:
I enjoy eco-gardening.
The work of Eckhart Tolle has influenced me profoundly.
I learn to distance myself from my Ego that allows me to be more free, happy and creative.
REFERENCES:
"I can only admire Intas’ enthusiasm, vitality and versatility! She has mastered the art of relying on her intuition. This gives her great strength and inspiration." Zaiga Putrama, artist.
INTA BERGA
Lives and works in Riga/ Latvia
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
www.intaslights.lv
Poetic imagery and extraordinary composition. Free-standing sculptures and objects of decorative sculpture by Inta Bergaobjects of decorative sculpture by Inta Berga
Press release – for an exposition in the Puppet Art and Design Museum of Liepāja (2023)