Visual artist and art teacher based in Riga, Latvia.

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With a strong background in academic art, my artistic journey has evolved through years of practice in traditional techniques – pencil drawings, painting in oil, acrylics, watercolor techniques with classical topics as realistic portraits and nature depiction. As art teacher, I share my knowledge and passion for creativity mainly with children threw painting workshops, as well as with youth and adults threw creative workshops in a local youth center “Young Folks LV” in the center of Riga, such as Colorful sand mandala painting – meditative process and collage workshops.

My artistic soul loves trying new techniques, where creating mosaics took a special place. Reflecting on materials that can be used I realized that reusing things, recycling what others consider garbage truly aligns with my personal values.

My recently shifted focus towards working with discarded materials is still in the research phase to define what exact material is most suitable – cardboard, old books, newspapers, plastic caps, packaging, wire, cables or textile, since sewing is also close to my heart.

I’m a visual artist, an author, a parent, researcher, teacher, geometer and environmentalist. My concern and exploration have spammed philosophy, the natural and metaphysical science, and psychology in the realm of aesthetic. My approach in these disciplines, is not only with rigorous investigation, but also a self-resilient, artistic intuition, creating exquisite drawings, paintings, which give precision to the imagination. I work with many mediums, including drawings, writing, photography, print-making, as well as direct involvement with nature. I currently live in Lahore, Pakistan and work as an artist and a teacher. 

My city is facing an awful lot of climate change, which is rapidly disintegrating our environment. SMOG affects the lives of citizens in a multitude of ways, including raising serious health concerns, such as respiratory problems, eye irritations and cardiovascular issues. In the midst of complexity and crisis, my work offers space upon the reflection and renewal of nature, particularly the essence of our humanistic being, and the protection of our environment. 

My paintings are a reflection of the transition of the nature, a reminder of the fleeting aesthetic of the moment and a reverence to nature. The ecological crisis of our time that forces viewers to reflect on the consequences’ of their own actions and at the same time inspire them to take factual action to protect out planet. 

Rafa is a stage manager, arts administrator, and educator with a decade of experience leading theatrical productions, festivals, and events across the Philippines. Specializing in a holistic
and decolonial approach to stage and production management, he integrates theory and practice to cultivate a sustainable and collaborative creative environment.

As one of the founders of the Stage Managers Guild Philippines, Rafa advocates for equitable treatment and professional recognition of theater managers. He has trained numerous stage managers and continue to shape the next generation of industry professionals through mentorship and teaching.

His work emphasizes kapwa-centric (shared identity) and green theater practices, championing sustainability, collective leadership, and Filipino values in arts administration. Currently, he is developing a framework for decolonial and collective arts administration, aiming to reshape the field through inclusivity and cultural integrity.

I am a Vietnamese artist and writer based in London, working across sculpture, installation, and text to explore the entanglements of ecology, urbanization, and colonial legacies. My practice examines the environmental ruptures caused by rapid industrialization, particularly in northern Vietnam’s disappearing rural landscapes. Through material research and archival excavation, I investigate how histories, ecologies, and human interventions shape the spaces we inhabit.

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My work is grounded in the concept of cohabitation—not just as a mode of living but as an aesthetic and political act. I am interested in how habitats, both natural and built, are contested and reimagined over time. By reinterpreting historical documents through a personal and speculative lens, I seek to decolonize ecological storytelling, foregrounding narratives that challenge dominant perspectives on land use, displacement, and environmental degradation.

I earned my MA with distinction from Central Saint Martins, where my work Không gian (Space) was awarded the Maison/0 This Earth Award for its critical engagement with spatial ecologies. My writings on art and ecology have been featured in Art & Market, Ocula Magazine, and P ural Art. In 2023, I won the FRESH TAKE art writing competition, hosted by Art & Market.