Milena Liutkutė - Grigaitienė
Contemporary Graphic Artist, Printmaker and Designer
My artistic goal is to slow down human thoughts and emotions in this fast-paced world. I create only when I feel I have something meaningful to express—observations that reflect the surrounding environment. I strive for a cohesive sense of artistic value in the home. Each object is a standalone work of art, embodying the fusion of traditional engraving craftsmanship and modern design. My creations bring art closer to people, allowing it to live, tell stories, and grow in value over time.
The core mission of my work is to maintain a balance between creativity and logic, inspiration and rationality, art and design. I create paintings, luxurious art gifts, and functional interior objects while collaborating with interior designers and manufacturers. Blue is the initial impulse, the starting point of my creative process, almost like an identity. Sometimes, it fades along the way, but I believe its energy remains.
Artistic Work
Selected Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
- 2024 – Solo exhibition at the Archzona, International Contemporary Art Fair ArtVilnius, Litexpo Exhibition Center, Vilnius.
- 2023 – Solo exhibition “Inner Eco” with the installation “No Longer Relevant”, Užupis Art Incubator, Vilnius.
- 2022 – Solo exhibition “Inner Eco” with the installation “No Longer Relevant”, ArtVilnius International Contemporary Art Fair, Litexpo Exhibition Center, Vilnius.
- 2021 – Solo exhibition “Rebuses”, “Galera” Gallery, Vilnius. Part of Vilnius Gallery Weekend and Sumenėk programs.
- 2020 – Solo exhibition “Quarantinarium”, “Galera” Gallery, Vilnius.
Awards & Recognitions
- 2017 – “Passion”, silk artworks won the A’ Design Award – Gold Prize in the Fashion and Travel Accessories Design category.
- 2004 – “Europe S’affiche” (“Europe in Posters”) – First place, French Cultural Center, Vilnius.
- 1998 – International Youth Printmaking Biennale, Torun, Poland – Prize.
Group Exhibitions & Projects
- 2017 – “Lithuanian Design”, Domus Gallery, with the Lithuanian Design Forum.
- 2017 – “Interior. Furniture”, exhibition at Litexpo.
- 2016 – “Art for Homes”, group exhibition at Domus Gallery.
- 2016 – “Distances Without Borders”, Contemporary Art Exhibition for the 70th Anniversary of Kaunas Art Gymnasium, Kaunas Picture Gallery.
- 2015 – “Art for Homes”, art fair and exhibition, Domus Gallery.
- 2014 – 3rd Lithuanian Contemporary Art Quadriennale, Vilnius Bastion.
- 2014 – 9th “Design Week Lithuania”, Vilnius.
- 2013 – Contemporary European Printmaking Triennial “Estampadura”, Toulouse, France.
- 2012 – “Dream”, group exhibition “From My Pocket – XII”, “Arka” Gallery, Vilnius.
- 2012 – “Training”, creative showcase exhibition, Vilnius Graphic Art Center, “Kairė-dešinė” Gallery.
- 2011 – “Lithuanian Legend”, M.J. Šileikis & T. Petraitis Art Prize Competition, Radvila Palace, Lithuanian Art Museum.
- 2011 – “Art for Homes”, art fair and exhibition, Domus Gallery.
- 2009 – “A New Face of the City”, exhibition “Modified Values”, 2nd Lithuanian Contemporary Art Quadriennale, part of the Vilnius – European Capital of Culture 2009 national program, Vilnius Railway Station.
- 2009 – “Multipoint” International Contemporary Art Symposium & Exhibition, “Univerzum” Gallery, Nitra, Slovakia.
- 2009 – “European Contemporary Art”, OPERA Gallery, Budapest, Hungary.
- 2009 – Annual Printmaking Exhibition “ESTAMPAS ’08”, diploma award, “Kairė-dešinė” Gallery, Vilnius Graphic Art Center.
- 2008 – “Traveling Letters”, international project, Lithuanian Consulate, St. Petersburg.
- 2008 – “City as an Open Gallery”, Kaunas Architecture House and Kaunas streets.
- 2007 – “Hidden”, group exhibition of young printmakers, “Skliautai” Gallery, Vilnius.
- 2007 – “We Too”, printmaking exhibition alongside the dance performance “We”, A. Cholinas Dance Theatre students, Vaidila Theatre, Vilnius.
- 2007 – “Angel 2007”, charity art exhibition.
- 2006 – VDA Student Artists’ Book Exhibition, “HAME” Gallery, Lahti, Finland.
- 2006 – Painters’ Symposium & Exhibition in honour of artist J. Kuzminskas’ 100th anniversary.
- 2004 – “Art for Europe”, student printmaking, photography, and poster exhibition.
- 2001 – “Nature’s Tale”, international youth art project, Vilnius.
Education
- 2008 – Master’s Degree in Printmaking, Vilnius Academy of Arts, Vilnius / Lithuania
- 2006 – Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Art, Vilnius Academy of Arts, Kaunas / Lithuania
- 2002 – Specialization in Printmaking, Kaunas Art Gymnasium, Kaunas / Lithuania
Professional Memberships
- The author holds the official status of an Artist, granted by the Ministry of Culture of Lithuania
- LDS / The author is a member of the Lithuanian Artists' Union
- LDF / The author is a member of the Lithuanian Design Forum
- LDA / The author is a member of the Lithuanian Graphic Design Association
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Art events and Exhibitions
372
Book Covers Created
145
Logos Created
1998
First Acquaintance with Printmaking
"I visually present insights into life and states. I record observations in metaphors as a reminder to myself and others to strive for a better, lighter, happier self. The aspiration is a better emotional state, meaningful aesthetics, thoughtful function.Value for others? An impulse to act, to change. Psychotherapy with images. Meeting with the subconscious. Self-analysis. Calming down. An aspect of satisfaction with beauty."
— Milena Liutkutė Grigaitienė, artist