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Agnese Tauriņa's bold and magical screenprints, layered with Indian mythology

Bold, mystical and richly layered, the work of Latvian illustrator, graphic designer and printmaker Agnese Tauriņa (aka AGNESSAGA), combines classical poster design aesthetics with mythological themes.

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A red figure with blue floral and organic patterns merged with its body, surrounded by blue botanical forms on a black background in Agnese Tauriņa's screenprint style

Screen printing is her favourite mode of expression and signature medium, adding depth and texture to her colourful, simple shapes.

AGNESSAGA's beautiful prints are rich in detail and layered with references. Femininity and nature are recurring themes, and she is heavily influenced by Indian philosophy, mythology and art, with works featuring typography in Sanskrit, and popular Indian iconography and motifs such as female goddesses and tigers.

With an interest in yoga, she explores states of mind such as contemplation, pleasure, trance and ecstasy. She describes her latest series of works as a “primordial and blissful space where bodies merge with their lush surroundings and natural rhythms.”

AGNESSAGA completed her Graphic communication bachelor’s degree at Central Saint Martins in 2016, and she currently works between Riga, Latvia and Oxford on editorial, packaging and art projects. Take a look at more of her work at her website, agnessaga.com.

Woman with white hair and pink flowers on her brown body against a vibrant red background, flanked by a moon and sun with Sanskrit text, surrounded by flowing pink and white ribbons
Striped tiger with Sanskrit text overlaid, surrounded by stylised black hands and blue and orange floral motifs on grey background
Bright yellow sun with wavy rays and Sanskrit text at its centre, surrounded by small white flowers on a hot pink background
A reclined figure with long dark hair and pink accents lies against a terracotta background beneath hanging root-like forms and a pink moon, in Agnese Tauriņa's screenprint style
Striped tiger with flowing black hair and blue tears rests among white flowers and snakes on a bright blue background, with a snow-capped mountain and Sanskrit text above
Orange horse adorned with white and purple flowers against a purple hillside with orange botanical forms and a crescent moon in a night sky
White line drawing of a seated woman with long hair wrapped in a purple ribbon, surrounded by colourful flowers and botanical elements on a dark background
Two women with closed eyes embrace amongst orange flowing foliage and geometric patterns in black, white and orange, with a crescent moon above
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