Vija Zariņa
1961
She received her professional education in the Janis Rozentals Riga Art High School (1973 – 1980) and in the Painting Department of the Latvian Art Academy (1980 – 1986). Her graduation painting (under the guidance of Prof. Indulis Zariņš) „Centenary of the Song Festival” was awarded the gold medal by the USSR Ministry of Culture. From 1987 to 1989 she continued her studies in Prof. Eduards Kalniņš and Prof. Boriss Berziņš Master Studio at the Art Academy. She began teaching at the Latvian Art Academy in 1989 and in 2018 became an associate professor. Her artworks can be found in the collections of the National Art Museum of Latvia and the Latvian Artists’ Union, the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow and in private collections in Latvia and abroad.
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