Sobre el Artista

Nele Zirnite born in Lithuania, studied printmaking at the Vilnius Academy of Arts (1978-1982) and at the Art Academy of Latvia in Riga (1982-1984). In 2000 graduated Art Academy of Latvia as a Master of Fine Arts. She has been giving a great impact of the development of etching technique as well as pedagogue (1995- 2003 Lecturer, Graphic Arts Department, Latvian Art Academy; since 2003 Professor at Latvian Christian Academy in Art Department). Since 2010 she is a head of the association “Oforta Ģilde” (Etching Guild) and have made a numerous projects connected with etching techniques and printmaking art in Latvia and abroad. Artist participated in many exhibitions around the world and received various awards and prizes including honourable mentions in Vigonza (Padova) Italy (2017), Bodio Lomnago, Italy (2012) Xativa, Spain (2007) Breclav, Czechia (2007, 2005), Riga, Latvia (2014, 2003, 1998, 1997, 1987), Gloucester, USA (1997) Tallinn, Estonia (1992).