Katerina Apale, Central Coast based artist.
With a Latvian/European background, I studied abroad in Germany and Norway, and got my Master degree in art, at the Latvian Academy of Arts. I then went on to becoming a lecturer at the Latvian Academy, where I was a student once myself. Parallel to this, I studied in a university, achieving the second highest degree in pedagogy, which helped me become a professional teacher. This allowed me to open up my professional studio with art lessons, back in the day.
With a Latvian/European background, I studied abroad in Germany and Norway, and got my Master degree in art, at the Latvian Academy of Arts. I then went on to becoming a lecturer at the Latvian Academy, where I was a student once myself. Parallel to this, I studied in a university, achieving the second highest degree in pedagogy, which helped me become a professional teacher. This allowed me to open up my professional studio with art lessons, back in the day.
Old Riga
After migrating to Australia, I was seriously committed to painting and experimenting with different styles, being inspired by the local flora and fauna. While creating, I focus on the interrelation of colours and shades, as the most important instrument of expression; I often simplify forms down, heading in the direction of abstract art, so the colours show more, and have a bigger impact on the viewer.
Latvian Academy of Arts
Active participation in group exhibitions in galleries all over the world in countries including Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Russia, Belarus, Austria, Germany, Australia (since 2002)
My Work In Progress