Una Skujina
By creating dreamlike realities and representing emotional extremes, I explore the themes of decadence, myth and dreams in the time of rising political hostilities and war, often looking back at my Latvian roots. Having lived in both Latvia and Berlin, my art practice is currently based in the Netherlands and revolves around painting and photography. In these 3 places I take part in collectives, music and art scenes collaborating with people, friends and artists from various disciplines and backgrounds. I document and encapsulate their stories, emotions and energy through photography and use it as an inspiration for large scale paintings.
Education
Masters of Painting, Frank Mohr Institute Groningen, 2025–2027
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Academy Minerva, Groningen, 2021–2025
High School Diploma, Berlin International School (IB Diploma Programme), 2019–2021
Selected Exhibitions
Carte Blanche exhibition, Lowlands Festival, Biddinghuizen, the Netherlands, 2025
Die Niuwe editie graduation show shop x bar at Studioboter, Groningen, the Netherlands, 2025
Graduation show Minerva, Kunstpunt, Groningen, the Netherlands, 2025
De Nieuwe editie x ESNS, Groningen, the Netherlands, 2025
Lovers, De Biotoop van Haren, Groningen, the Netherlands, 2024
Aparture Overture, Prins Claus Conservatorium Groningen, the Netherlands, 2024
Slick Yarn, Pradeniussingel, Groningen, the Netherlands, 2022
Art fairs
KunstRAI, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 2023
Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 2022
First Art Fair Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 2022
