From November 13 to December 30, the Bulduri Exhibition House (Muižas iela 6, Jūrmala) will host the contemporary art competition exhibition "Cik vaësts?". The exhibition focuses on the concept of values in today's world, encouraging us to think about what determines our value hierarchy and how time, experience and societal processes affect what we consider valuable. The exhibition will feature the works of 37 artists selected from 125 submitted applications. The purpose of the competition is to promote creativity of artists and popularize Jurmala as a modern cultural space. The submitted works were evaluated by the jury - art scientist Baiba Guste, art scientist Guntars Gritāns and artist Sandra Strēle. The participants of the exhibition represent different generations and artistic experiences, where alongside professional artists, young talents from art schools and universities will also exhibit their works. The exhibition will feature works created in various techniques, representing painting, sculpture, textile art and graphics. The selected works focus on a wide range of issues relevant to modern people - the individual and societal value system, human self-esteem, identity and relations with the surrounding world. The artists encourage us to think about the relationship between material and non-material values, the balance between man and nature, the meaning of life and the impact of technology on our perception and everyday life. The works also reveal reflections on fear, vulnerability, loneliness, the value of work and time, as well as the ability to maintain humanity, compassion and personal freedom in a changing world. Baiba Guste, chairperson of the jury commission, art scientist, tells about the thematic diversity of the exhibition and the artists' focus on contemporary values: "Artists, as particularly sensitive receivers of the era, intuitively feel the world's vibrations, moods, contradictions of change, and in the competition applications reflect one of the modern paradigms - the search for balance. In the language of contemporary art, according to their own handwriting, balancing between desires, experience and skills, solved questions about the relationship between absolute and subjective values, looking for the permanent in the changing world. In contrast to the prevailing tendency in society to judge people by the number of achievements, followers or clicks on various Internet platforms, artists draw attention to the true meaning of seemingly simple, but deeply personal moments, nature, inspiration and creativity in search of truth and deeper meaning." Competition "How much is it worth?" the winner will receive the main prize of 700 euros, while two artists will be awarded promotional prizes of 400 euros each. The awarded artists will have the opportunity to hold a personal exhibition in the Bulduri Exhibition House in the coming years. Visitors to the exhibition will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite. The winner of the audience sympathy award will be determined on December 12, receiving a prize of 300 euros. The opening of the exhibition and awarding of the winners will take place on November 13 at 17.00 at Bulduru Exhibition House, Muižas Street 6, Jūrmala. Bulduri Exhibition House opening hours: from Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 - 18.00. Entrance is free. Competition exhibition "How much is it worth?" organized by Bulduri Exhibition House with the support of Jūrmala municipality.
