Exploring the connection between the past and the future, I use fabrics to communicate ideas of sustainability and current social challenges while reflecting on personal experiences and surrounding environment. Natural fibers and found materials are at the core of my practice, where I experiment with ancient textile craftsmanship techniques such as batik, block printing, embroidery, and weaving through a contemporary lens. By incorporating elements like cellulose fibers, glass, metal, sound, and natural plant dyes, I create works that challenge the boundaries between tradition and innovation. Through interactive canvases, installations, and sculptures, I craft spaces and objects that invite viewers to question our relationship with different materials and symbols.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2023 – Block printing and natural dyeing course, Bagru (IN)
2017 – Permaculture design training, Algarve (PT)
2015 - 2016 – Darmasiswa scholarship, Batik studies, Yogyakarta (ID)
2013 - 2014 – Erasmus exchange program at Accademia di Belle Arti, Bologna (IT)
2011 - 2015 – Fine Art, BA, Hons degree, Coventry University, Coventry (UK)
2005 - 2009 – Alytus Art school, Alytus (LT)
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2024 - “Merging”, Artifex, Vilnius (LT)
2023 - ‘’Unbreakable connection’’, AKC, Alytus (LT)
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024 - “Emovere”, La Fábrica, Lanjarón (ES)
2023 - L’ANDART 2023 biennale, Sant Julià de Lòria (AD)
2023 - ‘’The flow’’, La Fábrica, Lanjarón (ES)
2015 - “Free range” shows, Brick Lane, London (UK)
2015- “Destructive elevations” Graduation exhibition, Coventry University (UK)
2013 - “Heavy dreams” Alytus art school exhibition, Alytus Theater (LT)
2013 - “The line”, Fargo space, Coventry (UK)
FUNDS/COMMISSIONS/AWARDS
2023 - Mobility Grant of Lithuania Culture Council (LT)
2023 - Young artist stipend of Alytus, Lithuania (LT)
2022 - Snabslanten funding, Copenhagen City Council (DK)
2016 - Jane Sutton Trust Fund art award (UK)
2015 - Coventry university drawing 1st prize (UK)
2014 - Severn Trent (water company) art commission (UK)
FESTIVALS
2024 - Aritmija music and art festival, Merkinė (LT)
2024 - Yaga festival, Spengla (LT)
2021 - Kulturhavn festival, Copenhagen (DK)