Gita Treimanis
Gita Lapin Treimanis
Born in the small East European village of Tirza in Latvia, Gita Lapin Treimanis comes from a long line of artisans, wood carvers, weavers and potters. Gita was schooled in the theatrical arts and was performing in the theatre when the horrific reality of World War II forced her to flee her homeland and emigrate to the United States.
In the United States, Gita was captivated by the world of fine arts. She studied, she painted, she carved, she wove, and she sculpted. For the past several years, Gita has expressed herself through fabric wall hangings and has become a master of her medium. Her works are reminiscences of heartfelt experiences throughout her life. Her vision lifts the spirit with messages that can be universally understood by humankind.
A member of the New York Chelsea Art Galleries, Gita produces a yearly solo show and numerous selected group exhibits. Gita is well received by the public and critics. Her work is represented in many commercial and private collections throughout the USA, Canada, and Europe. Gita is active locally in New Canaan at the Silvermine School and also the Carriage Barn Gallery in Waveny Park.
Gita Lapin Treimanis - Artist
2006 New Canaan Society for the Arts Juried Show, Juror: Phyllis Tuchman, New Canaan, CT
2005 Associate Members Show – “At This Point in Time” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo NYC
New Canaan Society for the Arts Members Show, curator Cecilia Barnett, New Canaan, CT
Solo exhibition – “Inheritance” – Pleiades Gallery, Chelsea, NYC
New Canaan Society for the Arts Juried Show, juror Douglas K.S. Hyland, second prize for
Mixed Media, New Canaan, CT
Brooklyn Waterfront Artists – Pier Show “Celebrating 25 Years of Art” – Red Hook,Brooklyn, NY
2004 Solo exhibition – “My Other Brothers” – Pleiades Gallery, Chelsea, NYC
2003 Solo exhibition – “Don’t Fence Me In” – Pleiades Gallery, Chelsea, NYC
2002 Solo exhibition – “Old Trials” – Pleiades Gallery, Chelsea, NYC
2001 Solo exhibition – “Without Pretence” – Pleiades Gallery, Chelsea, NYC
Solo exhibition – United Methodist Church, New Canaan, CT
2000 Solo exhibition – “Endurance” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Brooklyn Waterfront Artists – Pier Show VIII – Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY
The Latvian Four – Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY
Benefit Art Show; Shiba Russell, Channel 12 News Anchor, Mistress of Ceremonies
1999 Solo exhibition – “Visitations” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Benefit Auction Art; Danny Glover, Chairperson; Sponsor, Chase Manhattan Bank, NY
Members Show – “Mixed Impressions” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo NYC
Brooklyn Waterfront Artists – Pier Show VII – Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY
Art Exchange Show – Galerie Rossler – Munich, Germany
99/00 Millennium Holiday Show –- Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Members Show - “Images of Self” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo NYC
1998 Members Show – “Start Small, Start Collecting” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Selected Group Show – “6 on Broadway” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Members Show – “Off the Cuff” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
98/99 Holiday Show – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
1997 Solo exhibition - “Not By Bread Alone” - Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
3 Women Show – “Take It For Granted” – MyunSook Lee Gallery, NYC
NY Latvian Artists – Lever House Gallery, NYC
NY Latvian Artists – DV Gallery, Bronx, NY
Brooklyn Waterfront Artists – Pier Show V – Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY
Members Summer Show – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
97/98 Holiday Show – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
1996 Solo exhibition – “Lamentations” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Solo exhibition – “Wall Tapestries by Gita” – Locust Valley Library, Long Island
Selected Group – “Genre Show” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
American Latvian Artist Group – International Images Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
Concept Show – “Masks and Screens” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Brooklyn Waterfront Artists – Pier Show IV – Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY
Holiday Show – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
1995 Selected Group Show – “Six on Broadway” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
NY Latvian Artists – DV Gallery, Bronx, NY
Brooklyn Waterfront Artists – Pier Show III – Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY
Invited Artists – Swan Gallery, SoHo, NYC
American Latvian Artist Group – International Images Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
Concept Show – “Random Order” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Holiday Show – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
1994 Solo exhibition – “Recent Work” – Cast Iron Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Solo exhibition – “Night School” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Sculptors Show – “Transformation” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Selected Group Show – “Pleiades on Broadway” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Pleiades and Friends Show – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
New York Latvian Artists – DV Gallery, Bronx, NY
Holiday Show – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
1993 Solo exhibition – “After the Storm” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Solo exhibition – “Latest Work” – Mari Gallery, Mamaroneck, NY
New York Latvian Artists – Lever House Gallery, NYC
Group Show - “Work in Progress” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Pleiades and Friends Show – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Diversity Show – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Holiday Show – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
1992 Solo exhibition – “Barefooted” - Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Juried Show – “Point of View” – Daniel Cameron, Juror
Pleiades and Friends Show – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
New York Latvian Artists – DV Gallery, Bronx, NY
Selected Group Show – “Express Lane” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Holiday Group Show – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
1991 Selected Group Show – “Coast to Coast” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Selected Group Show – Montserrat Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Selected Group Show – “Have a Nice Day” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
New York Latvian Artists – DV Gallery, Bronx, NY
1990 Solo exhibition – “Sails” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Pleiades and Friends Show – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Group Show – “Scapes” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Fifteenth Anniversary Show – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Bay Ridge Art Festival – Brooklyn, NY
1989 Solo exhibition – “I Somnambulist” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Juried Show – “Sights Unseen” – Kim Levin, Juror
Selected Group Show – “One + Five” – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Art Exchange Show – East Main Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Bay Ridge Art Festival – Brooklyn, NY
Holiday Art Show – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC
1988 Solo exhibition – DV Gallery, Bronx, NY
Bay Ridge Art Festival – Brooklyn, NY
Holiday Art Show – Pleiades Gallery, SoHo, NYC