Brave Heart

2019, acrylic on canvas, plastic,100x130 cm /// Dina Ābele (1969) is a Latvian painter and lecturer at the Art Academy of Latvia. She has studied textile art, graphics, and painting. She regularly organises solo exhibitions and is a laureate of international art and design competitions. Her artistic style is diverse – she creates both abstract and figurative compositions, often incorporating various elements to enhance the texture and dimensionality of her paintings. Her works are characterised by vibrant colours, purity of form, and clarity of composition. Behind each painting lies emotion and a story. The titles given by the artist also play an important role, drawing the viewer closer to the hidden essence of the artwork. A work of art to which the author has given a deep and emotional meaning. A brave heart symbolizes victory over oneself, over fear, darkness, and the unknown. It is an inner energy and strength that is not visible from the outside. The drop of light it what awakens the heart, takes it over and arranges, gives an impulse to courageous action. The heart is also as a border line between good and evil, as a crossroads and decision-making. The painting is made with a limited colour palette – only three colours are used: pink, orange and red. In the central part spirally composed a plastic material, which stands out on the flat canvas surface. /// The artist's signature and dating on the lower left side of the painting.