M/Gallery

One-day pop-up of Laura Kaktiņa’s self-portraits + complimentary drinks for the first arrivals

The twelve self-portraits were made in a period of 3 years (2018 – 2021). Each depicts a non-existent person that captures the inner emotions of a particular situation or time period. During that time Laura was doing a lot of contemplation and self-reflection, therefore, these imaginary people became mirrors of her subconscious world. Using painting as an alternative outlet for her feelings helped Kaktiņa resolve inner emotional challenges.

In addition to the pop-up, M/Gallery will present “Giving In” solo show by Kaktiņa, showcasing 10 paintings inspired by the Latvian landscapes, namely Kurzeme’s coast - Pāvilosta and Jūrkalne. Kaktiņa’s work is characterised by earthy tones and smooth, calming colour fields. The near-perfect symmetry and positioning of the objects within the landscapes pay homage to Laura’s background in graphic design, where the visual language follows strict rules of composition.