Virginija Stigaite has a small studio in Vilnius, Lithuania. She will give a talk about sources of inspiration for her as a handweaver and designer of wall hangings and garments. Virginija draws strength and energy from nature as well as from various art forms, from Lithuania's history and her personal experience as a production weaver, from poetry and music, international travel and visits to the Lithuanian countryside - into oak groves, pine forests, villages and Baltic Sea shores. The talk will give attendees a chance to get an insight into Lithuanian culture and see Virginija's works. Also, Virginija will discuss the process of collaborating with Tokyo designers and Reykjavik shop owners and her new project with Japanese stitching masters, resulting in unique artworks and deepening respect for the artistry and multidimensionality of handmade items in Lithuania and Japan.
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Virginija Stigaite has a family tradition in textiles. She uses traditional techniques of weaving predominantly linen. Virginija is passionate about the creative process, from the choice of fibre through the finishing of each wall hanging or garment. She is driven to find new ways of combining fibres, experimenting with colors, textures and transparencies. The works she creates incorporate a rustic colour palette drawing inspiration from nature. Interaction with wilderness is core to her work, creating sustainable production. Virginija is represented by "WE ARE BALTIC" - the cluster of local creatives for home and lifestyle brands.