Olgerts Jaunarajs, Still Life with Apples, 1989, Oil on Canvas

Still life with apples. 1989. Oil on canvas, 60x73 cm

"Still Life with Apples" presents a harmonious and inviting composition that combines the natural beauty of apples with the vibrant energy of flowers. The colorful palette and careful attention to detail invite viewers to appreciate the textures, shapes, and colors depicted in the artwork.

Olgerts Jaunarajs (1907-2003)

He was so-called legend of abstract expressionism in the Latvian art.
1927. – 28. – studies at the University of Latvia, Faculty of Architecture;
1929. – 36. – graduated from the Art Academy of Latvia, (landscape course with V. Purvitis);
1940. – the Secretary of the Labour Union of artists and the director at art cooperative, together with B. Dannenhirss un A. Lapins acted actively in the reorganizing art life;
1944. – 50. – worked as an assistant at the Department of Drawing, at Art Academy of Latvia.
1944. – A Member of Artists’ Union - excluded for formalism and later restored in the Union;
1951. – 59. – worked as an artist at the „Zvaigzne” magazine, dealt with popularization of arts;
He took part at exhibitions since 1934.
Solo exhibitions:
Riga – 1982., 1990., 1994., Valka – 1982., Saldus – 1982., Straupe – 1982., Daugavpils – 1983., Koknese – 1983., Jekabpils – 1984.
After graduating from the Academy he painted landscapes in the styles of V. Purvitis. 1960. – 70. – he made abstract paintings and also aquarelle paintings. 1970. – 80. turned to realistic painting.