APSTADINAT LAIKS. BEZSVARA STĀVOKLĪ STOPPING TIME. IN THE WEIGHTLESS STATE (2021) 110x150cm oil/canvas ⓒDags Vidulejs A wide blue-toned painting shows three winged figures riding and guiding a sleek silver aircraft above Riga. Below, the city is reduced to layered rooftops, towers, and a dark spire, brushed in violet, ochre, and pale blue. The composition is horizontal and airborne, with luminous wings, soft outlines, and a signed date mark at the lower right. ANGELS OVER RIGA 34th anniversary restoration LATVIA State Oil/ canvas 2024 © Dags Vidulejs 4 May 2024 in honour of the 34th anniversary of the restoration of the independence of the Republic of Latvia Our beloved Latvia. Full of ever-lasting youth and beauty, our homeland lies deep within the hearts of us all. Yes, it is also coveted by outsiders, but it has always been, and always will be, our Latvia, thanks to the unyielding grit, incredible bravery, and unwavering love of our people. It is the homeland where today we proudly set the white tablecloth, a symbol of dignity and pride. Our motherland, the land of our forefathers. Today, on 4 May, we celebrate. On this festive day, we bow in gratitude to our fellow compatriots. We pay homage to those who, through their thoughts and actions, dared to bring the idea of Latvia to life. For many, Latvia embodied a dream about returning from Siberia or other distant lands where fate had led them, either by force or as refugees. Thus commenced our journey towards a free, democratic, and sovereign country.
