Anda Puriņa is a porcelain researcher and author of the book “Forms”, whose professional experience has been formed through long-term research into the history of European and Latvian porcelain, the development of forms and the traditions of decorative art. Her research focuses on the forms of porcelain objects created by porcelain manufactories, their historical significance and stylistic transformations in different eras. The experience of creating the book “Forms” reflects in-depth work with sources, collections and porcelain objects, covering both the Latvian porcelain heritage – including the Jessen and Kuznetsov Riga factories – and the broader context of European manufactories. A deep interest in porcelain painting and technology has over time developed into a passionate pursuit and, at the same time, a way of artistic expression. In her practical work, Anda focuses on the exploration and interpretation of classical porcelain painting traditions, working with a delicate, complex process and precise line language, while simultaneously seeking a balance between authenticity and personal creative development. This experience creates a unified professional and creative space where research, understanding of the material and artistic practice intertwine, revealing porcelain as a medium for design art, where painting becomes the main means of expression, giving the form an individual story, character and visual identity.

About the book “Forms”: The book “Forms” has become a significant publication in the field of porcelain history and forms, combining material based on long-term research on the forms, original names, shapes, and influences of European and Latvian porcelain-produced tableware and other objects. The publication is used as reference material and can be found in several important European and world institutions and archives, including the Porzellan Ikon, Rosenthal archives, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Getty Research Institute collections, as well as the New York Public Library. This presence in international institutions confirms the importance of the work as a research and visually documentary source that connects the heritage of Latvian porcelain with the broader European and world context. The book serves both as a reference material for researchers and collectors, and as a visual guide in understanding the development of porcelain forms.
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