Sloka

1977, oil on canvas, 111x125,5 cm (with frame 113,5x128x3,5 cm) /// Valdis Bušs (1924-2014) was a prominent representative of Latvian modern painting in the 20th century, known for his expressive style. His works are characterized by bright, vivid colours and the virtuosity of his brush strokes. The painting “Sloka” exemplifies his dynamic and emotional compositions through its contrasting colour combinations and energetic diagonal brush strokes – the dominant black alternates with emerald green accents, creating an unconventional palette. One of Bušs’ favourite motifs in the 1970s was the road with a human figure, often seen as a reflection of the artist’s personality within his works. The artist’s signature and date are on the lower left. The artwork is reproduced in the e-book “On the Bright Side of Life. Valdis Bušs” and the e-book and physical book “Krāsa un gaisma. Valdis Bušs”, authors: Līga Baņķiere and Ieva Trillo, published by LLC Art Platz, Riga, 2024.