Klāvs Loris

Klāvs Loris’ artistic style can be observed in his large-scale works, where the painter continuously experiments with techniques, combining classical oil painting with more modern mediums and materials. In the painting process, Loris also incorporates a multitude of paper masking tapes. These tapes are affixed onto the canvas previously treated with pigment, and by using a utility knife, various shapes are cut out, which are later employed as stencils filled in with oil paint. The technique of using dry textile pigments was discovered entirely by accident. Klāvs Loris stumbled upon pigments hidden away in a corner of the studio for years, heritage from the artist's family. One day, while working in the studio, varnishing artwork inadvertently spilt a tiny amount of pigment on top of the painting, from which a beautiful colour structure arose.

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