Identity

Identity, 2025

Borosilicate Glass, Red Thread

“Identity” is an interpretation
of my own existence, mimicking
traditional Latvian women’s
beaded fabric crowns, worn for
special occasions, I created my
own out of glass that I am unable
to wear due to it’s separation. On
it, are symbols of the four areas
which I spent most of my life in,
size representing time. Thus,
whilst I may technically count as
a Latvian, my identity is
fragmented and my cultural
existence is broken.

England – Celtic Cross (3 years)
Latvia – Uguns Krusts / Fire cross (13 years)
North America – Native American Eagle (6-7 years)
South Korea – Norigae knot (5 years)

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