Elīza Māra

Elīza Māra is a contemporary embroidery artist and designer from Latvia, recognized for her innovative approach that merges visual art with cultural heritage interpretation. She is the first Latvian artist to graduate from the prestigious Royal School of Needlework in London with a bachelor's degree in hand embroidery. Since completing her studies, Elīza has developed her creative practice in Latvia, establishing the brand studio Elīza Māra and actively working as an artist and educator. Notable projects include creating a replica of the Līgo flag for the 150th anniversary of the Latvian Song and Dance Festival and her upcoming art residency in Tokyo as part of Expo 2025. Elīza is also featured in the Michelangelo Foundation's Homo Faber guide, which highlights outstanding artisans and designers worldwide. Recently, she gained attention for her first solo exhibition titled 'Embroidered Microdistrict Realities,' where she explores the emotional value of Soviet-era apartment buildings through traditional embroidery techniques.