Katrina Taivane

Born:
18.01.1976 - Moscow, Russia.

Education:
1988 – 1990 - Studio of Orthodox icons painting, Moscow.
1994 – 2000 - Latvian Academy of Art, Painting department - Master's degree.

Solo exhibitions:
2001 - "Rīga – 800" Salon "Ceļš", Riga.
2002 - "Paintings" Lutheran church of Valmiera.
2003 - "Paintings" Latvian National Society of Cultures, Riga.
2003 - "Paintings" House of Blackheads, Riga.
2003 - "Paintings", gallery "Lita", Riga.
2004 - "Paintings", gallery "Lita", Riga.
2005 - "My dreams", gallery Lita", Riga.
2006 - "Six women", gallery "Cherado", Riga.
2006 - "In the sun", gallery "Lita", Riga.
2007 - "Paintings" Lutheran church of Valmiera.
2010 - "In memory of Akmentinsh", Latvian University.

Projects:
1996 - "Sacred Heart of Jesus" altarpiece, catholic church in Sigulda.
1996 - "Crucified" altarpiece ,lutheran church in Priekule.
1997 - "Jesus in Gethsemane Garden" altarpiece, church in Bauska.
1997 - "Remedy of the blind" altarpiece, lutheran church in Valmiera.
1998 - "Jesus ascension" altarpiece, lutheran church in Pure.
1998 - "Martin Luther" lutheran church in Igene.
1999 - "Bible, Eucharist, Holy Spirit" triptih, altarpiece, Latvian University.
1996 – 2000 - 11 paintings for "Majestic Fine Arts Galleries" museum collection, Pokahontas, Arkanzas, USA.
2006 - "Holy Gate" 4 paintings for altar, Orthodox church, Tukums.

Book illustrations:
1995 - Book cover "History of theology" edition of Latvian University.
1997 - Book cover "Healing and Wholeness Through Sharing" Ruth Sonia Ziedonis, USA.
2003 - Book cover "History of religions for teachers" publishing house "RaKa".

Awards:
2005 - Award for the best figurative composition. Gallery "Bastejs" in collaboration with SEB Bank.