The Story of the Indeterminate Sublime Exhibition, Mark Rothko Arts Centre, Daugavpils, Latvia.

In recent weeks I have woken to a feeling of disbelief as I scratch my head and wonder how did I end up here?

Imagine an extraordinary fortress, built in Tzarist Russia, an impressive structure in the harsh winter landscape. The historic building has endured the 20th century and transformed into a major arts institution featuring iconic pieces of the modern art canon. And when you arrive on the first level and turn right you see Impressions of a Turner Landscape by Ralph Kerle at the entrance to my very own exhibition. But if you turn left you see a room containing 6 or perhaps 7 original Rothko's, each artwork valued at over US$80million.

The Mark Rothko Arts Centre, Daugavpils, Latvia

To my great delight, my exhibition is part of events to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Mark Rothko Centre, a very important moment for Daugavpils in their endeavour to become the European Capital of Culture. I am honoured to be part of the international programme celebrating this moment.

View this short film on the gallery and the Indeterminate Sublime exhibition

It is important period for the Centre as it coincides with the introduction of Rothko originals previously unseen in the institution. Every three years the Rothkos on show are exchanged with a new selection of Rothko's original works coming from the archives in New York. This 10-anniversary year is particularly significant for the Centre as the Rothko family chose to gift two original Rothko artworks to celebrate the occasion.

From l- r Zane Melane, Head of Collections, Kate Rothko-Prixel, Maris Cacka, Director, Mark Rothko Arts Centre

I have had an extremely encouraging email from the curator of the Mark Rothko Arts Centre, Aivars Baranovskis, saying "Your exhibition is a huge success in the Rothko Centre with a lot of questions to our exhibition guides and general appreciation of the public." I am very thankful to you, Aivars Baranovskis, for your advice and support in curating my exhibition).

Some of you, as collectors of my artwork and subscribers to my Art Journal, may recognize artworks you have acquired as part of this exhibition. A big thank you to you as it is with your support that I have been able to continue to develop the work and my practice that has resulted in this exhibition.

The exhibition runs until May 23 in Daugavpils, Latvia