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Come one, come all! To our opening of select MFA D

Come one, come all! To our opening of select MFA Degree Show work at @artsforallbelfast 👩🏻‍🎨

To fully enjoy this opportunity to see contemporary Fine Art IRL we have a fully stocked bar, with all the pink champagne your heart desires, and snacks; and we’ve expended into the retail space of @artsforallbelfast as well - so there’ll be plenty of work available for purchase made by all @mfafineartuub graduates! 🖼🎁💸

Enter through the gift shop! Arts for All is located on the ground floor, on your left as you enter @citysidebelfast - opening night tomorrow, Thursday 10th June 6pm to 9pm with Eventbrite link in bio but booking not essential. See you there! 📍

#exhibition #artirl #belfastart #contemporaryart #fineart #mfa #artsforall #belfastart #katrinatracuma #latvianart #artinstallation #colourfullart #ecoart #veganart #animalrightsart #liberation #veganartist #nokulungamazibuko #southafricanartist #artnews #degreeshow2021 #artexhibition #degreeshow

🦊 MAY PATREON GIVEAWAY WINNER 🦊 Congratulat

🦊 MAY PATREON GIVEAWAY WINNER 🦊

Congratulations to one of my top tier Art Patrons @ekuuz1 on winning the monthly giveaway for the month of May! I’m very grateful that you #investinlivingartists 🙌

The prize is a copy of my limited edition hand screen printed anti hunting zine, made during my time on the Fine Art BA at @mtu_crawford thanks to @crawfordprintmedia 👩🏻‍🎨

Join my @patreon page for a chance to win original art every month! 🎁

#print #limitededition #zine #screenprinting #fineart #huntsaboteurs #screenprint #huntsabs #huntingisnotasport #handmadezine #art #katrinatracuma #latvianart #crawfordartcollege #colourfulart #beasts #wildlifeart #animalart #veganart #animalrights #liberation #artivism #patreonartist #patreoncreator #patreon #monthlygiveaway #artgiveaway #belfastart

First week of our MFA Degree Show has come to an e

First week of our MFA Degree Show has come to an end, but don’t you worry - we’ve get plenty of spaces for our BIG and SPEEDY virtual tours this week, so head on over to our official website and book yourself a slot to view Here/Not Here virtually @mfafineartuub 👩🏻‍💻

Here I am pictured in my true colours as a larger than life sculpture by fellow MFA artist @lunga.mazebook - what an honour! 👩🏻‍🎨

And last week MFA alumni @nollaigmolloy got a chance to be one of the lucky few to see the exhibition irl, and even tried on my super heavy trash queen crown - thanks so much for coming! 👑

#druskuizglābtpasauli #druskuizglābt #katrinatracuma #degreeshow2021 #latvianart #mfa #belfastart #belfastschoolofart #ecoart #belfastart #ulsteruniversity #environmentalist #veganart #liberation #animalrightsart #contemporaryart #artinstallation #opart #degreeshow #graduates2021 #starvingartist #culturehustle #onlineexhibition #artnews #northernirelandart #fineart #investinlivingartists #whatdoartistsdoallday #veganlv

This is it folks, all the work put into my Fine Ar

This is it folks, all the work put into my Fine Art MFA degree @belfastschoolofart over the last two years is culminating in an assessment week, which begins tomorrow, and a degree show from Monday 24th May until Friday 4th June! 👩🏻‍🎓

To kick off the event, I’ll be doing a live performance at 2pm tomorrow Monday 17th May over on my Facebook page KatrinaTracumaArt and there’ll be a second performance via the same page this Wednesday 29th May at 11am 🤹🏻‍♀️

Follow our official IG page @mfafineartuub for daily updates and check out our official website through the bio link to book a virtual tour, buy our handmade limited edition zine, and for all the other ways on how you can engage with this exciting exhibition! 👩🏻‍💻

#degreeshow2021 #graduate2021 #katrinatracuma #veganart #latvianart #artivism #liberation #animalrights #ecoart #environmentalart #artinstallation #contemporaryart #emergingartist #contemporarypainting #contemporarydrawing #colourfulart #animalrightsart #onlineexhibition #wearinghm #hmpinkdress #belfastart #belfastschoolofart #ulsteruniversity #zoomāksla #friendsnotfood #reducereuserecycle #trashart #readymadeart #mastersinfineart

✏️ HAPPY NATIONAL DRAWING DAY! ✏️ Here’

✏️ HAPPY NATIONAL DRAWING DAY! ✏️

Here’s a preview of my art installation for our Fine Art MFA Degree Show @belfastschoolofart @ulsteruni @ulsteruniarts HERE/NOT HERE which features not only this central drawing piece of Goofy & Clarabell @disney but also a series of postcard sized drawings too...

All will be revealed soon, so make sure you check out our official page @mfafineartuub to stay up to date with all things contemporary art emerging in Belfast, NI! 👩🏻‍💻

#katrinatracuma #nationaldrawingday #contemporarydrawing #contemporaryart #latvianart #belfastart #fineart #mfa #degreeshow2021 #graduate2021 #mastersinfineart #belfastschoolofart #ulsteruniversity #artnewsireland #artinstallation #degreeshow #hmpinkdress #wearinghm #veganart #artivism #ecoart #animalrightsart #liberation

Our Fine Art MFA Degree Show HERE/NOT HERE install

Our Fine Art MFA Degree Show HERE/NOT HERE installation has begun! 👩🏻‍🎨

And today there’s also an exclusive release of a video piece on my official @patreon page. It’s part of a series of 5 posts in total: featuring works that are supplementary to my main artwork installation for this exhibition @mfafineartuub @belfastschoolofart @ulsteruni @ulsteruniarts 👩🏻‍💻

So click the link in my bio to join my Patreon page for as little as €1 per month and get access to the 2 video pieces, 2 art books and 7 original drawing and painting merged postcards - along with over 50 other exclusive content posts! 🖼

#pinkestpink #culturehustle #pinkpigment #mfa #belfastschoolofart #ulsteruniversity #belfastart #katrinatracuma #latvianart #patreonreward #artistonpatreon #patreonartist #patreoncreator #mastersinfineart #belfastart #degreeshow2021 #fineart #graduate2021 #whatdoartistsdoallday #artnews #contemporaryart #veganart #contemporarypainting

🖼 Solo Show BEASTS @backwaterartists Studio 12

🖼 Solo Show BEASTS @backwaterartists Studio 12 🖼

This is the end, technically. Since this exhibition is completely online however, through the magic of the virtual world it is possible to experience these works up close and personal - as much as the professional photographs and in depth recorded artist talk video allow for it - indefinitely. So log on through the link in my bio and have a look at not only my very first solo show, but the first animal rights exhibition on the island of Ireland, and by a Latvian artist! 👩🏻‍🎨

Huge thanks to Studio Coordinator/Research Assistant Brian Mac Domhnaill for launching THE HUMAN ANIMAL program of events @backwaterartists and thank you very much to both Brian and Studio Director Elaine Coakley for everything that has made this exhibition such a positive experience overall, despite the pandemic. 🥂

Gratitude also extends to @zootehnikums for contributing to the Artist Talk and for making my dream - of being a guest on my favourite podcast - come true! 👩🏻‍💻

Lastly I’d also like to thank everyone who engaged with the exhibition, and contributed to the feeling of celebration of this personal and professional accomplishment! 💖

#soloshow #beasts #backwaterartiststudios #studio12 #animalrights #animalism #veganart #katrinatracuma #latvianart #veganlv #onlineexhibition #zoomāksla #liberation #ethics #fineart #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #exhibition #glezniecība #māksla #personālizstāde #dzīvnieki #dzīvniekutiesības #earthlings #zemieši #выставкакартин #веганизм #праваживотных #исскуство #culturehustle

Here/Not Here | MFA Fine Art Degree Show 2021, Bel

Here/Not Here | MFA Fine Art Degree Show 2021, Belfast School of Art, UU. Monday, 24th May - Friday 4th June 2021 🧑‍🎨🤹🧑‍🎓

The final year student body of @belfastschoolofart MFA Fine Art program present our graduate show HERE / NOT HERE, installed physically in the studio spaces within @ulsteruni ; but unfortunately, due to Covid 19 restrictions, not open to the public. However, you can still engage with our show virtually through our official website found via link in bio of @mfafineartuub 🧑‍💻 @ulsteruniarts

FEATURING MFA ARTISTS:
@amyartworks22
@charyscw
@declancoyle2596
@drydan_wilson_artist
@emilyesdaleart
@akisforkatart
@landi.kirkwood
@laurenciara_art
@lunga.mazebook
@oonaghmcateer
@susanhughesartist
@valanti.art

#trailer #mfa #degreeshow2021 #belfastschoolofart #ulsteruniversity #virtualexhibition #onlineexhibition #contemporaryart #youngcovidartists #belfastart #belfastculture #artnewsireland #artnews #whatdoartistsdoallday #workinprogress #wip #exhibition #fineart #amydevlin #charyswilson #declancoyle #drydanwilson #emilyesdale #katrinatracuma #landikirkwood #laurenciaramccullough #nokulungamazibuko #oonaghmcateer #susanhughes #valantiathanasiou

🍃 APRIL PATREON PRIZE 🍃 Congratulations to

🍃 APRIL PATREON PRIZE 🍃

Congratulations to one of my highest tier Patreon supporters @laurie_xp on being the winner of this colour changing sculpture! 🖤

To see more photos of how this interactive test piece for the Ayam Cemani chicken sculpture - which is part of my current Solo Show BEASTS @backwaterartists Studio 12 - interacts with temperature change, check out my @patreon page through the link in my bio! And sign up as a Patron of the Arts for a chance to win an original piece of art every month, as well as to gain access to loads of other rewards and exclusive goodies ♠️

#shift #culturehustle #patreonreward #patreonartist #sculpture #blackestblack #iamnotanishkapoor #sharetheblack #leafart #interactivesculpture #polymerclay #blackestblack #investinlivingartists #contemporarysculpture #leaf #blackleaf #sculpeyclay #skulptūra #laikmetīgāmāksla #latvianart #katrinatracuma #скульптура #современноеискусство #полимернаяглина #листик #исскуство #патреон #художниконлайн #veganart

The @patreon exclusive @procreate digital painting

The @patreon exclusive @procreate digital painting for the month of April is a rather interesting one... 🦴

Become a patron of the arts through the link in my bio for as little as €1 per month and get access to this artwork in full, as well as over 50 other exclusive posts! 🐶

#digitalpainting #dogart #procreate #patreonexclusive #pitbullterrier #artistonpatreon #patreonartist #pitbull #doggo #americanpitbullterrier #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #dogdreams #adoptdontshop #bestfriend #sleepingdog #dreamtime #suns #sapņi #māksla #digitalart #digitālāmāksla #latvianartist #veganartist #katrinatracuma #собачка #питбуль #спящаякрасавица #прокриэйт #дигитальныйрисунок

🐀 WORLD DAY FOR LABORATORY ANIMALS 🐁 Today,

🐀 WORLD DAY FOR LABORATORY ANIMALS 🐁

Today, Saturday 24th April is an international day of commemoration for animals in laboratories. In Ireland, 0.41% of all recorded animals used and abused for testing purposes were rabbits (according to HPRA data circa 2019). That’s 552 rabbits out of a total number of 136,164 animals - including not only rats and mice, but also cows, domestic birds, fish, sheep, pigs, ferrets, horses, goats, and many more other species. All legal, under scientific animal “protection” legislation. 🐇

And if even the most vile proponents of bad science can choose to argue for animal vivisection in the name of human centric health services, I think we can all agree that there is no need, real reason or excuse to test cosmetic products on innocent victims of speciesism; there’s no need to test laundry detergent, botox, cigarettes - or a myriad of other highly harmful and toxic substances, and methods - on non human animals for the sole purpose of satisfying human greed and notions of grandeur. 🕊

Check out this painting in full @backwaterartists currently exhibited as part of my Solo Show BEASTS and listen to our conversation with @zootehnikums as part of the recorded artist talk to learn more about the art and the message behind it. And to find out what you can do to help as a conscious consumer, check out @crueltyfreeintl 👩🏻‍💻

#endanimaltesting #24april #endspeciesism #animalrights #ethics #contemporarypainting #crueltyfree #veganart #katrinatracuma #veganartist #artivism #zoomāksla #contemporarypainting #pinkestpink #whiterabbit #endvivisection #vivisection #glezniecība #veganlv #zaķis #bunny #politicalartwork #bunnypainting #liberation #animalrightsart #latvianart #artasactivism #navs #antivivisection #saveralph

🌍 HAPPY EARTH DAY! 🌍 I remember making my f

🌍 HAPPY EARTH DAY! 🌍

I remember making my family sit in complete darkness on this day at 8pm for an hour, to mark this occasion in previous years - when I was an angsty eco warrior teenager dreaming of becoming an environmental ambassador - as part of the global symbol of commitment to this planet. 🏙

This year, I got to celebrate this day by having an Artist Talk for my first solo show @backwaterartists in conversation with @zootehnikums and a whole bunch of really lovely and engaged viewers. 👩🏻‍💻

Some day, we’ll even be able to get together in the same room for Earth Day again! And play board games with our loved ones by candlelight. This goal is made even more achievable if we concentrate on the longevity of our decision to lead eco friendly lives - especially from the perspective of global agriculture, and by eliminating the daily acts of cruelty which harm not only the Earth and the non human animals, but also ourselves in the long run. 🐄
#govegan #soloshow #veganart #katrinatracuma #backwaterartiststudios #studio12 #animalrights #ecoart #cowpainting #holsteinfriesian #dairycows #oilpainting #contemporarypainting #animalrights #liberation #cowart #cowpainting #pinkcows #tealpainting #floatingframe #canvaspainting #latvianart #veganlv #glezniecība #eļļaskrāsas #gotiņa #govis #zaļgalvis #ecowarrior

👩🏻‍🎨 ARTIST TALK TOMORROW AT 1PM FOR BE

👩🏻‍🎨 ARTIST TALK TOMORROW AT 1PM FOR BEASTS SOLO SHOW 👩🏻‍💻

Friendly reminder to register via Eventbrite to attend this free public talk, in conversation with @zootehnikums and hosted by @backwaterartists 🙌

This virtual tour will provide material and contextual insights into the various methods and themes which form the exhibited work.

LINK IN BIO! ⏰

#soloshow #beasts #studio12 #backwaterartistsgroup #BAG #sandrisadminis #zoomāksla #zootehnikums #katrinatracuma #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #latvianart #veganartist #liberation #animalrights #artivism #chicken #bookpainting #exhibition2021 #veganart #artisttalk #veganlv #glezniecība #laikmetīgāmāksla #dzīvniekutiesības #babychick #artasactivism

🎨 TRASH PAINTING 🖌 #trashart #ecoart #envir

🎨 TRASH PAINTING 🖌

#trashart #ecoart #environmentalist #latvianart #katrinatracuma #contemporarypainting #fineart #artiswhatyoucangetawaywith #colourfulart #onemanstrashisanothermanstreasure #contemporaryart #ecowarrior #veganart #liberation #earthling #reducereuserecycle #belfastart #ulsteruniversity #belfastschoolofart #mfa #mastersinfineart #workinprogress #wip #artstudio #studiofloor #whatdoartistsdoallday #artcollege

⚠️ NEW ARTWORK COMING IN HOT HOT HOT ⚠️ A

⚠️ NEW ARTWORK COMING IN HOT HOT HOT ⚠️

As part of my installation for our MFA degree show @mfafineartuub I will also be showing two video works, two sketchbooks, and never before seen layered drawings - which will only be accessible through my Patreon page! ✨

Join my @patreon now for as little as €1 a month, to gain access to not only these supplementary works coming out next month, but also a complete archive of exclusive content since I started my Patreon page back in July of 2020! 🖼

There’s sketchbook tours, unlisted videos from my YouTube channel, visual art pieces that aren’t published anywhere else online, BTS of my making process and exhibitions; you’ll also be the first to receive invitations to shows, and there’s a monthly original art giveaway for all my highest tier supporters! Plus so much more, like an exclusive @procreate digital painting every month too! 👩🏻‍💻

Photos are from my most recent performance titled Consumer Culture, documented by @stormy_artpage 📸

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🐔 twas the night before... MY FIRST SOLO SHOW 🐤

When all through the house, not a creature was stirring - not even a mouse; because I live on my own now and my artwork menagerie has travelled to @backwaterartists Studio 12! 🥳🙌🤩

The exhibition is titled BEASTS and it goes live tomorrow morning and features work from 2016 up to 2020. It is political in nature, and aims to engage the viewer in philosophical considerations towards the daily acts of speciesism. And yes, the link is in my bio! 🖼
#soloshow #beasts #katrinatracuma #latvianartist #veganlv #animalrightsactivist #artivism #politicalart #veganart #backwaterartistgroup #onlineexhibition #speciesism #liberation #veganartist #animalrights #chicken #friendsnotfood #sculpture #artofcompassionproject #zoomāksla #laikmetīgāmāksla #glezniecība #māksla #izstāde #personālizstāde #shadowplay #visualartistsireland #zvēri #studio12 #contrmporaryart

✏️ not art 🖍 A visual representation insid

✏️ not art 🖍

A visual representation inside my brain lately. The good thing about experiencing crippling depression, and chronic pain, while on lockdown 4.0 is that I get to attend events on zoom from the comfort of my bed. 🛌

One such event today was the first instalment of a series of public talks by the newly founded @secondcollectivebelfast which included a presentation by the founders of @angelica.network who left a particular impression on me: WHY HERE? WHY NOW? 💭

Absolutely loved it, and I’m looking forward to another set of these FREE public talks tomorrow - full of beneficial information for emerging artists, networking opportunities, and just some fantastic insights into the practices of stellar artists in Belfast and beyond! 👩🏻‍🎨

Check out @secondcollectivebelfast as you still have time to register for both of the talks happening tomorrow! 🙌

#secondcollectivebelfast #angelicanetwork #belfastart #stressdoodles #notart #doodles #whyherewhynow #drawing #sketch #emergingartist #northernireland #belfast #fineart #artistresources #publictalk #whatdoartistsdoallday #icantdraw #mentalhealthmatters #chronicpainsucks

☘️ BELFAST ☘️ There has been tension in t

☘️ BELFAST ☘️

There has been tension in this city, erupting in violence once again over the past few days. Historically, there’s a lot to unpack when it comes to the political landscape in Northern Ireland. With perpetually dividing “recent events” adding up to the seemingly continual tit for tat policy. 📰

As an outsider, I’ve lived on both sides of the border; as a secondary school pupil first in Banbridge and later in Limerick; and more recently, as a current @ulsteruni student and artist I’ve also had the opportunity to participate in the #drawnfromborders project via @artlinkfortdunree 👩🏻‍🎨

These experiences have provided me with the context of how different and varied are the political, religious, and lifestyle beliefs of a large variety of (mostly liberal and creative) citizens of this island of Ireland. Through my experience of living in this beautiful city of Belfast for almost 2 years now, I have also learned about the talented people who strive to highlight the many wrongdoings happening specifically in NI. 🌍

One such artist is @sineadonart who is currently creating a piece of textile work that delves into the nature of injustice that surrounds such horrific crimes as the unsolved murder of #noahdonohoe 💔

And while the rotating blades of helicopters in the sky drown out the sirens I hear outside my window, as I witness increased presence of law enforcement on the sheltered city centre streets of Belfast, recently filled with more evangelical street preaching than usual - I urge you to seek out the artists that are politically active, the brave journalists that serve all communities and its people, and above all don’t get involved in violence. 🕊

Original gouache painting based on reference photo by @hugh_pollock 📸
#belfast #irishart #belfastlive #gouachepainting #politicalart #northernireland #belfastart #ulsteruniversity #belfastschoolofart #peace #sketchbook #painting #gouache #ziemeļīrija #māksla #glezniecība #guašakrāsas #glezna #севернаяирландия #белфаст #исскуство #гуашь #скетчбук

🐣 BIG DAYS 🐰 This mostly acrylic painting f

🐣 BIG DAYS 🐰

This mostly acrylic painting features a central figure of a front facing pink rabbit, painted using the pinkest pink pigment in the world, alcohol markers in varying pink and purple tones, and with a transparent and highly reflective layer of Diamond Dust. This worlds most glittery glitter is actually made up of tiny irregular shards of very thin glass, catching the light from all angles and creating a fuzzy appearance of the rabbit, despite texturally being very rough and at times even sharp to the touch. The background of the painting is a bright lemon yellow colour and has a sweet fruity smell to it. It also glows in the dark, thanks to it containing the yellow lit pigment.

All these fantastic materials are from @culturehustle 💝

#pinkestpinkpigment #yellowlit #diamonddust #pinkbunny #nuaequinox #multisensory #acrylicpainting #fineart #contemporarypainting #belfastart #artivism #animalrights #veganart #katrinatracuma #trashart #easter #rabbit #bunnypainting #māksla #glezniecība #glezna #zaķis #зайчик #исскуство #картина #трэшарт #glitteriestglitter #lieldienas #belfastschoolofart #belfastart

🐣 MARCH PATREON PRIZE 🐥 Congratulations to

🐣 MARCH PATREON PRIZE 🐥

Congratulations to one of my highest tier Patreon supporters @janiiniite on being the winner of this baby blue chick painting! 💙

Every month, all of the highest tier supporters on my @patreon page are entered into a draw for a chance to win an original piece of art. Check out the link in my bio to find out how you could become an art collector! 🖼
#babychick #acrylicpainting #culturehustle #bluepigment #animalrightsart #veganart #artofcompassionprojectartist #chick #chicken #friendsnotfood #patreonprize #fineart #paintingoncanvas #investinlivingartists #animalart #chickenart #latvianart #māksla #glezna #glezniecība #akrilakrāsas #cālis #veganlv

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