Ieva Bluma CV

Born in Riga, Latvia in 1975

based in Copenhagen, Denmark since 1998
email: art@ievabluma.net

studied art during 10 years since childhood in Riga Art school and later in Art and Design college in Riga, LV

Solo exhibitions:

2016 B/W paintings, drawings, oil paintings at gallery Claus C, St Kongensgade 118, Copenhagen, Denmark

2015 B/W paintings at gallery Putti, Riga, Latvia

as a writer did exclusive interview with Hollywood legend Jessica Lange about her photo exhibition “Unseen” for The Danish Art Magazine ( Magasinet Kunst may issue) and french photo magazine www.loeildelaphotographie.com

2012 oil paintings Helleruplund Art Union, Copenhagen, DK

2012 oil paintings Bech&Bruun, Copenhagen, DK

2010 oil paintings at ASuna gallery , Riga, LV

2009 oil paintings, ceramics, lithography at Copenhart gallery, Copenhagen, DK

2009 oil painting and B/W photography “Miracle, Challenge & Hope” at The Nordic Council of Ministers” gallery in Copenhagen, DK

2008 presentation and sales to Danske Bank, Nykredit, Nordea Bank, Sydbank in Copenhagen, DK

2005 oil paintings and B/W photos “Twin Miracle” at Cobra-Rummet, Sophienholm, Copenhagen, DK

2005 Copenhagen Art Fair - Artville

2004 oil paintings at Jyllands Posten gallery ,Kgs Nytorv, Copenhagen, DK

2003 oil paintings, prints, wood sculptures at Kulturspinderiet, Silkeborg, DK

2003 oil paintings at Montserrat gallery, 584 Broadway, New York

2002 oil paintings, drawings, sculptures at Jyllands Posten gallery, Copenhagen, DK

2001 oil paintings, sculptures, drawings at Møstings Hus, Copenhagen, DK

1999 wood sculptures “Art communication in nature and space” at Botanical garden, Copenhagen, DK

1999 paintings, drawings at gallery Copen, Copenhagen, DK

1999 International Art Fair “Baltars 99”, Riga, LV

1998 wood sculptures “Art communication in nature and space” at Botanical garden, Riga, LV

1997 “Wonderland in colours” ink drawings at Slepenais Eksperiments, Riga, LV

Group exhibitions:

2013 oil painting and print presentation at Fulham Art Fair, London

2013 Colori del Mondo, Palazzo Margutta gallery, Via Margutta 55, Roma, Italy

1999 3x3 Art Experiments Latvia-Denmark, gallery Rampen, Copenhagen, DK

1998 Sculptures in town, Riga 800, St. Peters church, Riga, LV

1998 Autumn 98 (best Latvian artists of year censored exhibition) at gallery Arsenals, Riga, LV

books:

1999 3x3 Art experiments Latvia-Denmark original linoleum cut book (together with 2 Danish artists)

1997 “Wonderland” 8 illustrations and cover for Italian writer R.Oliva, published by Jumava

other work experiences:

2001 Scenography for RNT productions,Copenhagen,DK

1992-1996 cartoon animation artist for Riga film studios “Rija” and “Dauka” ,making films for Latvian,French, Icelandic productions

grants:

2015 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Latvia grant

2009 Bikuben fonden Denmark grant

2009 Nordic Council of Ministers in Copenhagen grant

1999 Nordic Council of Ministers in Riga grant

1998 Danish Cultural Institute in Riga grant Baltijas Sleipniris

Languages:

Fluent in Latvian, Danish, English, Russian