Book "Zila, zila debess" Closes Centenary Programme for Kuldīga Sculptor Līvija Rezevska

A centenary programme dedicated to Kuldīga sculptor Līvija Rezevska has ended with a new book, "Zila, zila debess" (Blue, Blue Sky), launched this autumn in Kuldīga and Riga. The publication is the final element of a series of events marking the sculptor's anniversary. The programme was created by independent curator Maija Rudovska.

The people behind the book

The book is described as a project by women. Writer and artist Andra Manfelde empathises with the figures in the sculptures. Art scholar and writer Alise Volanska shares a story of memory. Paintings by Inga Meldere offer a gentle, deep respite from the written word. The publication is described as light and bright, like a blue sky, and also like the eyes of Zaļkalns, which readers can learn about in the book itself.

Who is Maija Rudovska

Rudovska runs Studija Kuldīgā, a gallery, residency and art space in the Kaļķu iela quarter. She is also writing a doctoral thesis on the history of curating and is concerned about the autonomy of art. In summer she created a public programme linked to Rezevska's centenary. A writer for the magazine Ir took part in it, and this led to the interview with the curator, which took place at the Studija she founded.