About
Oh hello!
I am Agate Rubene, artist and illustrator behind Restless & Infectious.
Originally from Latvia, I am currently living and working in Wānaka, New Zealand.
With a background in fashion I first started with exploration of fashion illustration which has had a huge influence on my style. My work focuses on people and their actions capturing emotions and drawing life’s pleasures with a light-hearted nature.
I use bright colour palettes, fluid shapes and vibrant characters to create alternative realities. My artworks are inspired by daily personal experiences, mood and aesthetic of pop culture. Fields I work in include illustration, branding and apparel design.
CONTACT: agate@restlessinfectious.com
INSTAGRAM: @restless_infectious
FACEBOOK: Agate Rubene - Artist
Education
2011 - Fashion Design Graduate, Riga School of Art and Design. Riga, Latvia
2013 - Academy Profession Degree in International Design + Business. TEKO, Herning, Denmark.
2014 - BA International Fashion Design. Amsterdam Fashion Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Exhibitions
September 2024 - Petals & Portraits. Solo exhibition at Cardrona Distillery in Wanaka, New Zealand
August 2024 - Contemporary Creations of Colour. Joint show with Sam Leitch and Frankie Meaden at Turua Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand
June 2024 - NZ Art Show. Wellington, New Zealand
May 2024 - RSM Law Plunket Art Show. Timaru, New Zealand
December 2023 - Turua Tiny Show Group exhibition. Turua Gallery, St Heliers, Auckland, New Zealand
November 2023 - 30x30 Group Exhibition Flagstaff Gallery. Auckland, New Zealand
October 2023 - Working artist at Wānaka Labour Weekend Exhibition. Wānaka, New Zealand
September 2023 - Art in the Park. Auckland, New Zealand
May 2023 - The Other Art Fair. Sydney, Australia
October 2022 - The Happiness Project. Turua Gallery Group Exhibition. Auckland, New Zealand
September 2022 - Art In The Park. Auckland, New Zealand
September 2022 - Turua Tiny Show. Group exhibition. Auckland, New Zealand
June 2022 - NZ Art Show. Wellington, New Zealand
May 2022 - Auckland Art Show. Auckland, New Zealand
November 2021 - Celebration Group Exhibition, Flagstaff Gallery. Auckland, New Zealand
October 2021 - All The Feels Solo Exhibition, The Art Lounge. Tauranga, New Zealand
September 2021 - Kink Erotica Group Exhibition. Wellington, New Zealand
July 2021 - Art In The Park art show. Auckland, New Zealand
February 2021 - Group show - Gonzo Erotica Exhibition. Auckland, New Zealand
Awards
Best In Colour Award - Art in The Park 2023. Auckland, New Zealand