Ilze Preisa’s Solo Exhibition "Metaphorical Performance" 2024
Mežaparks Grand Stage Exhibition Hall

The exhibition Metaphorical Performance is conceived as a multimedia project that merges various artistic disciplines to create a metaphorical narrative-performance, reflecting on people and events in the world around us. This unique encounter of visual art, music, and contemporary dance transforms the space into a dynamic artistic experience.

Ilze Preisa’s works are deeply influenced by theater and dramaturgy, turning each painting into a standalone performance. Her ability to construct space, filling it with light and figures, echoes the work of a stage director, adding a performative dimension to her art. Rich in mythological motifs, symbols, and allegories, her paintings and sculptures delve into the essence of human nature, offering a unique artistic journey.

 

The cultural and historical setting of Mežaparks Grand Stage becomes the perfect backdrop for this multimedia performance, where Fredrik Karlkvist’s original music and Elīna Gaitjukeviča’s contemporary dance play a vital role in shaping the exhibition’s immersive atmosphere.