Ina Vare
Ina Vare
INA VARE, a Latvian glitch and analog video artist, navigates her artistic journey fueled by a profound technological curiosity spanning analog to digital realms. Her unique style blossoms from a fusion of digital expertise, VHS manipulation, and circuit-bending techniques, culminating in a signature blend of retro-analog aesthetics. Through her craft, she conjures nostalgic visual experiences rich in noise, error, and glitch, weaving a narrative that oscillates between sentimentality and the grotesque.
Since the early 2000s, INA has been a stalwart in the audio-visual domain, donning hats as a video artist, animator, motion designer, and real-time video performer. Her work has graced prestigious festivals globally, from Reykjavik International Film Festival to Shanghai International Film Festival and Filmfest Dresden, earning her acclaim across Europe and the USA.
In 2021, she embraced the CryptoArt movement, tokenizing her creations as NFTs on the blockchain. INA's presence in the crypto space burgeoned with group exhibitions and collaborations, including notable names like Max Capacity, FeltZine, and Letsglitchit. Committed to the #TRASHART ethos, she actively contributes to the Death Punk and Glitch schools within CryptoArt, holding a position in the Glitch Alpha Force.
Recent exhibitions at Unit London, NFT Show Europe Valencia, and NFT Factory Paris underscore INA's rising prominence. Notably, her work graced the halls of Sotheby's New York in 2023, further solidifying her status in the art world. INA holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Visual Communication from the Art Academy of Latvia, grounding her artistic journey in a foundation of rigorous study and exploration.