Women’s Structures: Meldere and Vītola on Knowledge and Community at TUR, Riga

At TUR in Riga, the exhibition 'Women’s Structures' features the work of Inga Meldere and Elīna Vītola, focusing on knowledge shaped by collaborative creation, labor, and exchanges across generations. Drawing inspiration from archaeologist Marija Gimbutas, the artists incorporate images, materials, and narratives from different time periods to question traditional timelines. Key elements include two large frescoes on plastic drainage wells and an altar-like installation crafted from baked biscuits, offering a new perspective on community-building. Frescoes discovered amidst TUR's debris hint at archaeological findings. The installation showcases contributions from mothers, daughters, sisters, and others, portraying history as a dynamic process of remembrance and reinterpretation, highlighting the persistence of knowledge through lasting materials and collective practices.