The BUTS Training Centre, in cooperation with artist Liene Gusta, has created a travelling exhibition to share this artistic experience with audiences throughout Latvia. Following the successful exhibition of cat paintings, visitors in Daugavpils will now have the opportunity to discover the world of horses—animals that have long symbolized movement, endurance, courage, and harmony.

The exhibition features twelve large-format horse portraits and a special artwork in which the horse imagery is complemented by the owl, a symbol of wisdom. The paintings were created as part of the BUTS 2026 calendar collection, whose central theme is the horse as an embodiment of strength and perseverance.

Liene Gusta holds a Master’s degree from the Art Academy of Latvia. Nature and animals occupy a significant place in her creative work. Her paintings are distinguished by their realism, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to reveal the unique character of each animal. Over the years, the artist has created works depicting wild birds, forest animals, cats, and horses, allowing viewers to experience the closeness of nature and its incomparable beauty.

“The more I paint nature and animals, the greater satisfaction I feel when, after the final brushstrokes, the plants and animals in the painting literally come to life—the eyelashes, whiskers, delicate feathers sparkling in the sunlight, or the intricate veins of a plant,” says artist Liene Gusta.

Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to experience the energy of horses, the power of their movement, and the close connection between humans and nature. It is an invitation to pause amid everyday life and embrace the peace and inspiration that art can bring.

Everyone is warmly invited to visit the exhibition and discover the world of strength and elegance through the paintings of artist Liene Gusta.

The exhibition “Where the Earth Resounds” will be on display in the first-floor foyer of the Daugavpils Palace of Culture until 22 July.