Journal

Notes from the studio.

Process writing, material studies and field observations from Riga.

Gold, Silver, Patina or White: Choosing a Sculpture Finish — Sculpture Bay studio journal

Collector Guide · June 2026

Gold, Silver, Patina or White: Choosing a Sculpture Finish

A practical guide to the four Sculpture Bay finishes and how each responds to light, architecture and the objects already in a room.

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Saint Michael the Archangel in Sculptural Relief — Sculpture Bay studio journal

Works · June 2026

Saint Michael the Archangel in Sculptural Relief

A closer look at Sculpture Bay’s Saint Michael wall relief, its “Quis ut Deus?” inscription and its Gothic and Baroque visual references.

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How to Care for a Hand-Painted Sculpture — Sculpture Bay studio journal

Collector Guide · June 2026

How to Care for a Hand-Painted Sculpture

Simple guidance for dusting, handling and displaying a hand-painted sculpture so its surface remains protected over time.

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From Master Craftsman Training to a Riga Sculpture Studio — Sculpture Bay studio journal

The Artist · June 2026

From Master Craftsman Training to a Riga Sculpture Studio

The training, discipline and personal handwork behind Sculpture Bay, from a Latvian craftsmen school to an independent studio practice.

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Why Every Sculpture Is Hand-Painted — Sculpture Bay studio journal

Studio Practice · June 2026

Why Every Sculpture Is Hand-Painted

Inside the Sculpture Bay studio in Riga, where every sculptural surface is built and painted by the artist rather than produced as a uniform factory finish.

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Classical Antiquity in Contemporary Sculpture — Sculpture Bay studio journal

Inspiration · May 2026

Classical Antiquity in Contemporary Sculpture

How Sculpture Bay translates the visual language of ancient busts, wings, masks and reliefs into contemporary objects for modern interiors.

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How to Display Wall Sculpture at Home — Sculpture Bay studio journal

Collector Guide · May 2026

How to Display Wall Sculpture at Home

A practical guide to height, lighting, spacing and secure installation for sculptural wings, animal heads and reliefs.

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How to Begin a Personal Sculpture Collection — Sculpture Bay studio journal

Collector Guide · May 2026

How to Begin a Personal Sculpture Collection

A thoughtful approach to choosing sculpture for a private collection: start with attention, ask practical questions and buy what continues to hold your gaze.

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