Aleksandrs Breže

Fragmenti no sarunas ar Aleksandru Breži (@a.breze ) par viņa izstādi “Threshold”, kas līdz 21. februārim skatāma galerijā ASNI (@galerija_asni ). Aleksandra Brežes līdzšinējā mākslinieciskā prakse ir cieši saistīta ar digitālās vides izpēti un trīsdimensionālu abstrakciju veidošanu, kurās jūtamas atsauces uz 90. gadu vizuālo estētiku un virtuālās telpas utopijām. Mākslinieka jaunākā darbu sērija iezīmē robežstāvokli starp mākslu un lietojamību, darbi vizuāli atgādina dizaina objektus, taču atsakās pilnībā pakļauties funkcionalitātes loģikai,” lasāms izstādes pieteikumā galerijas mājas lapā. “Izstādes nosaukums “Threshold” (slieksnis) simboliski iezīmē šo pārejas punktu, telpu starp digitālo un materiālo, starp skulptūru un dizainu, starp estētisku pieredzi un potenciālu lietojumu”. [..] Arī šoreiz, manuprāt, jūtama šī spriedze starp formām, kas cieši salodētas kopā. Vienlaikus uz dažām no šīm lietām var apsēsties, bet pie citām – sakārtot matus vai noskūties. Šeit ir stikls, akmens, spoguļvirsmas, bet visvairāk tomēr metāls. Tieši par šo materiālu mēs ar Aleksandru runājām galerijā ASNI, kur tikāmies stundu pirms galerijas ikdienišķā darba laika sākuma. - Sergejs Timofejevs (@sergej_timofejev_ ) - Lai lasītu pilno sarunu, apmeklē mūs šeit: arterritory.com/lv Foto: Kristīne Madjare (@kristinemadjare )

We are pleased to invite you to the opening of Aleksandrs Breže’s solo exhibition Threshold at ASNI, on Friday, 16 January, from 6:00- 9:00 PM. Aleksandrs Breže (b. 1994) is a graduate of the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam. In his practice, the artist explores playful engagements with digital environments and three-dimensional abstractions, often contextually linked to the aesthetics of the 1990s. Within the framework of the exhibition, Breže will transform the gallery space into a “laboratory of a new ecosystem,” featuring three-dimensional abstract works alongside quasi-functional interior objects (a bed, table, cabinet, chair, and mirror), presented as surreal bodies and artefacts of undisclosed rituals. Recent exhibitions include the solo exhibition Succumbing to Temptation, Kogo Gallery (2024); the solo exhibition Optimism, Confidence, Charity, LOOK! (2023); and the group exhibition SUBFRAME.XYZ (with Armands Freibergs, Tom Volkaert, Nik Kosmas, Vytautas Gečas), (2023). Together with Armands Freibergs, is part of the collective Subframe.xyz. Drinks: AUSS (@bars_auss ) Sound: Meile (@esmeile ) The exhibition will be on view until 15 February. Supported by: the State Culture Capital Foundation of Latvia (@kulturkapitals )

Aleksandrs Breže is passionate about the narrow distinction between contemporary art and object design – how the first can be domesticated and the latter used for contemplation. His art delves into the struggle for individuality amidst enforced conformity. Through abstract spatial installations, he explores the clash between written laws, religious values and the harsh reality of institutional control. Breže has a proven talent for intricately weaving sculptural narratives, for example, when reflecting memories from his upbringing and study years, as notably showcased in his debut solo exhibition Optimism-Confidence-Charity (2023, LOOK! Gallery, Riga). Diandra Rebase spoke to her old course mate, Alexandrs Breže about his world and doings. Full interview linked in our bio. Photos 3, 6 by Marje Eelma

Cyclope 🖤 Aluminium 🩶 2024

Suspended aluminium piece for @rollingdynamite

BTS of the painstaking process of one of the artworks #metalwork

Fotoieskats Aleksandra Brežes (@a.breze ) izstādē, kas “KOGO” galerijā Tartu (@kogogallery ) skatāma līdz 12. oktobrim. Līdz 12. oktobrim Kogo mākslas galerijā skatāma Aleksandra Brežes personālizstāde “Succumbing to Temptation” (Laušanās kārdinājumam). Aleksandram Brežem galvenais iedvesmas avots ir vides dizains un to priekšmetu funkcionalitāte, ar kuriem mēs sevi ieskaujam. Viņš atdzīvina mēbeles un interjera elementus, spēlējoties ar asociācijām un sapludinot robežas starp tradicionālo un futūristisko estētiku. Lāzētas, metinātas, pieskrūvētas un piekarinātas – visām viņa skulptūrām piemīt tieksme radīt valdzinošu satraukuma sajūtu, kaut ko, kas izkropļo mūsu zemapziņu, aizspriedumus un attiecības ar tiem dzīves aspektiem, kas saistīti ar terminu “ticība”. Asas malas un liesmām līdzīgi silueti kaut kādā veidā tulko aizliegto, kas bieži vien ir vispieprasītākais. Mēs esam dzirdējuši no Bībeles, un TikTok nemitīgi atgādina, ka cilvēks ir tikai cilvēks, ar visām savām nepilnībām, lemts mirstībai. Kļūstot pieauguši, mēs apgūstam jaunus spēles noteikumus un veidojam jauna veida attiecības ar pasauli. Pēkšņi mēs esam pakļauti atbildības jūrai un nebeidzamiem mērķa meklējumiem, kamēr vienīgais, ko varam darīt, ir ļauties un dzīvot kārdinošā nekurienes priekā. Izstāde “KOGO” galerijā tapusi sadarbībā ar LOOK! galeriju (@look.itsagallery ) Rīgā. - Uzzini un apskati vairāk, apmeklējot mūs šeit: arterritory.com/lv Foto: Marje Eelma (@marjeeelmaphotography )

🌟SUBFRAME.XYZ POP-UP RECAP🌟 From 4-10th December me and @_manards_ organized and curated a design pop-up store in Riga, Latvia The @subframe.xyz POP–UP showcases artists exploring the intersection of design, technology, and material science with our environment and daily life. Their innovative creations, which merge interior design with contemporary art, offer a fresh perspective on functionality. Each artist is noted for their distinctive style and involvement in international projects. This event is the first in a series intended to feature works from international authors. Design object exhibition authors: @a.breze (Latvia), @_manards_ (Latvia), @c0ldchain (Belgium), @vytautas_gecas (Lithuania), and @nikkosmas (USA/China). Photos by @ansisstarks

Some process dump from @subframe.xyz show. As always — learned a lot, failed a lot, will do worse, will do better but at the end we will concur & prevail! 💅🏼♟️

Felt cute, might delete later 👉🏼👈🏼, and some BTS from the buildup, big thanks to all the friends involved.

Optimism, Confidence, Charity. 2023, LOOK! @look.itsagallery I know Im posting this one year late, sawrry? 💅🏼 📸 @zaraans

We are thrilled to announce the opening of the @subframe.xyz POP–UP store, scheduled for December 4th at 18:00, located at Brīvības Street 40! The SUBFRAME POP–UP showcases artists exploring the intersection of design, technology, and material science with our environment and daily life. Their innovative creations, which merge interior design with contemporary art, offer a fresh perspective on functionality. Each artist is noted for their distinctive style and involvement in international projects. This event is the first in a series intended to feature works from globally acclaimed authors. Design object exhibition authors: @a.breze (Latvia), @_manards_ (Latvia), @c0ldchain (Belgium), @vytautas_gecas (Lithuania), and @nikkosmas (USA/China). The store is open every day from December 4th to 10th. Working hours: 15:00 – 20:00 PM