bio

Anna Silabrama (b. 1981, Riga) is a Latvian contemporary artist whose work bridges painting and philosophy. After completing her studies at J. Rozentāls Riga Art School, she graduated in 2007 from the Painting Department of the Latvian Academy of Arts, earning a Master’s degree in Arts. Since 2022 she has been a member of the Latvian Artists’ Union. Anna has been actively exhibiting since 2007, with several solo shows to her name, and her paintings are held in private collections in Latvia, France,
England, USA, and Canada.

Her artistic language is rooted in abstraction, deeply inspired by Eastern philosophy - especially the Buddhist concepts of impermanence, illusion, and emptiness. Through layered textures, ethereal compositions, and subtle use of gold, she explores themes of transience and meaning. Airiness, delicacy of color, and carefully placed accents characterize her works, which invite viewers into a quiet dialogue where personal interpretation plays a central role.

Working primarily with acrylics and mixed media on canvas, Anna Silabrama seeks to create not only
visual but also emotional resonance, offering spaces for reflection, contemplation, and discovery.

In my abstract paintings, I strive to reflect the variability, impermanence, richness, and beauty of this world. I am drawn to the language of abstraction because it offers the freedom of interpretation, allowing each viewer to bring their unique perspective to my work.

To create my paintings, I primarily employ acrylic paints, collage, and mixed media. My process unfolds in stages, as I meticulously build transparent layers that intertwine and flow into one another, culminating in a rich and complex painting surface.

My approach to painting is deeply intuitive; I surrender myself entirely to the creative process, letting my emotions and instincts guide each brushstroke and choice of color. This connection with my inner self allows me to convey impressions and experiences that transcend words.

Two significant sources of inspiration shape my artistic journey: the profound philosophy of Buddhism and the world of abstract expressionism. Buddhism's teachings on impermanence and the interconnectedness of all things deeply resonate with me, infusing my work with a sense of transience and unity. At the same time, abstract expressionism's emphasis on raw, unfiltered emotion empowers me to communicate my innermost feelings through the language of color, form, and texture.

Through my art, I aim to invite viewers to explore the boundless possibilities of interpretation, encouraging them to discover their own narratives and emotions within the ever-shifting tapestry of my abstract compositions. My hope is that, in this process, they may find moments of introspection, contemplation, and connection with the world around them.

MFA Painting Art Academy of Latvia (riga)
Jānis Rozentāls College of Art (riga)

1992-2001

2001-2007

2025 - “Variations”, Palace of Culture “Northern Lights”, Riga.
2025 - “Moments”, BazArt gallery, Rīga.
2023 - "Reflections of the Void", ART RC Gallery, Riga.

2026 - “Borderland”, an exhibition by a group of artists from the Latgale region, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Museum.
2025 - “Art Days 2025. Different Angles”, Latvian Artists' Union Gallery, Riga.
2025 - “Desire”, an exhibition by a group of artists from the Latgale region, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Museum.
2024 - “Autumn 2024. Art. Symbol or intrinsic value?”, Latvian Artists' Union Gallery, Riga.
2024 -“Art Days ’24. Synergy”, exhibition of the Daugavpils Region Artists Association, Daugavpils City Museum.
2024 - “In the Silence of the Guns”, an exhibition by a group of artists from the Latgale region, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Museum.
2023 - Art Riga Fair, Dzelzceļa muzejs, Riga.
2023 - "Art Days 2023", Daugavpils regional artists' association exhibition, Daugavpils city museum.
2023 - "Marina 2023" international exhibition dedicated to the theme of the sea, Jurmala Museum.
2023 - "Art Days 2023. Reflection. Memory" Gallery of the Latvian Artists' Union, Riga.
2023 - "Autumn 2022. The war lasts a year", Latvian Artists' Union gallery, Riga.
2023 - "Hit in ten", exhibition of a group of artists from the Latgale region, Mark Rothko Art Center, Daugavpils.
2022 - "Spring", Daugavpils region artist group exhibition, Daugavpils city museum.
2022 - "Art days 2022. War. Ukraine", Latvian Artists' Union Gallery, Riga.
2022 - "There is no exception", exhibition of the group of artists from the Latgale region, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Center.
2022 - exhibition “Rudens 2021. Māksliniek, runā!”, Latvian Artists' Union gallery, Riga.

2019 - “Smell of Spring” Latvian Firefighting Museum, Riga.
2019 - “Breathing in the Spring”, Tatoo gallery, Riga.
2017 - “Flora bur “, gallery MMaksla, Riga.
2015 - “Floss”, gallery Pop-Up, Riga.
2014 - “Images of the Floating World”, gallery Pop-Up, Riga.
2008 - “Letters”, gallery Bonhans, Riga.
2008 - “Flux”, gallery First floor, Riga.
2005 - “Nine”, club “Andalūzijas suns”, Riga.

2019 - “Magic of flowers”, the European Union House in Riga.
2017 - “Untitled. Art of Latgale”, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre.
2007 - “Autumn 2007”, Post Office, Riga.
2006 - “Event”, museum of the town Jurmala.
2006 - “Nude”, gallery Bonhans’s, Riga.
2007 - “Exhibition of the I.Zarinsh’s fine art competition”, gallery Bastejs, Riga.
2005 - exhibition of the Latvian Academy of Arts in France, in Shantetien Art school (Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Saint-Etienne), gallery "La Serre", Saint-Etienne, France.
2005 - “Give me a day off”, Sapņu fabrikа, Riga.
2005 - “Exhibition of the I.Zarinsh’s fine art competition”, gallery Bastejs, Riga.