Roche Latvia presents the latest works in its contemporary Latvian art collection
Foto: roche.com | Autors: Evija Celma | 2024.11.12
Proud of the achievements in Latvian art and supporting local artists, Roche Latvia, a long-time patron of Latvian art, has acquired four contemporary artworks that will be displayed in Roche's new global business center offices (Roche Services & Solutions) within the Riga’s greenest office complex “Verde”. On November 12, a presentation of the newly acquired artworks was held, attended by their creators, Amanda Ziemele and Maija Kurševa.
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Roche Latvia began building its contemporary art collection in 1997 with the sculpture Little Dancer by Ilze Emse. Over the years, the collection has expanded, both in the number of works and artists, as well as in the diversity of represented art forms. The collection features artists whose work is internationally recognized and appreciated by art lovers not only in Latvia but also globally, including 12 artists with works spanning painting, sculpture, textile, and glass art. The collection will now include Amanda Ziemele’s Playfield and Maija Kurševa’s Black Lines, June, and Smoke. These works were selected by the management of Roche Services & Solutions in Latvia in collaboration with employees.
"The contemporary art collection is created to support artistic innovation both in the broader art world and in each artist's individual creative process. Although Roche operates in biotechnology, we have always supported the arts, with a particular emphasis on local talent. We are truly delighted to house artworks in our office that spark discussions from the moment they are displayed. While there is no single correct way to view or interpret art, we have chosen the placement of these new works in consultation with an interior designer to enhance the visual power and uniqueness of our new office," emphasizes Evija Celma, Roche Services & Solutions head in Latvia.
Currently, Amanda Ziemele is representing Latvia at the Venice Biennale. She is known for her open approach to artistic exploration, she creates paintings that engage with space and the viewer. Her installation Playfield incorporates the room’s architecture, using beams and spatial levels, so that the painting appears to float, inviting viewers to move around and observe it from different angles. Meanwhile, Maija Kurševa is recognized for a wide range of creative solutions, including installations, spatial structures, animations, graphics, drawings, and sculptures. Her Black Lines series features cut-out drawings affixed to surfaces with acrylic brushstrokes, blurring the boundaries between drawing and sculpture, as well as between abstraction and representation.
"There is more than one reason to start building or continue developing a corporate art collection. It’s not only a long-term investment but also a way to communicate and affirm your company's values and improve employee well-being. Equally important is the support this provides to our artists and the role it plays in shaping our region’s art history," says Zane Čulkstēna, founder of the “Kim?” Contemporary Art Center.
Through the Roche Latvia art collection the company supports and promotes the diversity of contemporary Latvian art. Roche Latvia employees, as well as company guests and partners, can view the artworks daily. Some pieces are also displayed publicly, such as the kinetic sculpture Swings by sculptor Olga Šilova at the entrance of the building on Miera Street, which greets employees and visitors each morning, evoking feelings of joy and openness.