Renāte Pagaste is latvian painter. Pagaste’s work explores their relationship with their body. Their paintings reflect their personal story, healing process, and grief.

Through painting, Pagaste conveys deep feelings that are challenging to articulate. They use humor to portray hard and shameful experiences, as well as self-irony. Painting serves as a means of healing, and the progress is evident in the ever-changing themes of their artwork.

The true meaning of their art becomes clear in retrospect, as painting allows them to bypass the conscious mind and delve into the subconscious, where all the secrets lie.

She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from the Art Academy of Latvia and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Painting