Elza Lapiņa

ENG Part from the installation “Retell” 2022 wood

ENG Part from the installation “Retell” 2022 ceramic shreds, epoxy resin

ENG Part from the installation "Retell" 2022 CNC cutted plywood, epoxy resin

Influenced by the processes found in the profession of a restorer, imitations based on real foundations are created, transformed into perceptible media and formats. From the originals come imitations, additions and losses, with time playing a major role. Can an imitation become a new original or an inseparable part of it?

The task was to involve/play around the classical exhibiting methods used in museums.

ceramics, plaster, paint

sneak peek of the animation “Sorry, we are under construction” Animation: Elza Lapiņa Sounds: Görkem Ağar

“Magician” 2019 00:33 2D animation

“Secret installation” 2021 Sizes variable 3D print, foam tubes, spray paint Ghent, Belgium

Test sequence for the final animation. 2021 loop -mixed media sequence made during the authors studies at the KASK & Conservatorium School of Arts Ghent.

From lines to points, from points to corners... Animation: Elza Lapiņa Sounds: Uģis Albiņš

“Tom's revenge” 2021 installation, mixed media sizes variable paper, wood, projection, ink, charcoal, motorised module cars. This work is a part of a group show “GUSTO” in Ghent, Belgium Authors: Elza Lapiņa & Esther Roza

Delivering a written message in uninvented language to the ones out there... 2021

“Accustomed” 2020 site-specific installation 84x42x42cm tiles, plaster, glue Participation in a group show “Pieradušie” in Riga, Latvia

“Illegal Duck” 2021 site-specific installation sizes variable plastic, pvc tubes, rubber, metal, ready-made objects

site-specific installation sizes variable plaster, acrylic pigment

01:32 min video montage -This work was made during the authors studies in the Art Academy of Latvia