Mandala
Mandala. 2003
Baltos kandys
Installation, hand felted objects. Video by Jonas Čergelis
The mandala is one of the most universal models of world arrangement, a principle of the earthly existence. There is a tradition in India, surviving from times immemorial, to draw magic diagrams (mandalas) before the entrance to a house or in places that are considered sacred.
Spiros
Sheep Droppings of Wool. 2005
Baltos kandys
Installation, hand felted objects. Video by Tomas Andrijauskas
The identity of a contemporary person is defined by his/her possessions. The things we own are perceived to guarantee success, happiness and confidence in ourselves. Today's media and advertisement heavily reinforce limitless consumption and continuous replacement of goods, making this phenomenon a staple of contemporary society.
Šventė
The Feast. 2006
Baltos kandys
Installation, hand felted objects. Video by Tomas Andrijauskas
A feast in ancient cultures is an event where people meet together and communicate with their deities. Focused on the “here and now” moment, it has a strong penetrating impact on the people's being. In olden days art and religion were so closely related that they were nearly identical.
Miškan..
To The Forest.. 2007-2009
Baltos kandys & Kaspars Lielgalvis
Installation, hand felted objects.
Photos made by Kaspars Lielgalvis.
The work of art “Miškan..” is every time spontaneously adjusted to expositional spaces – the ground layer forest is put together from multiple felted elements in different ways, and the whole of the work is organized anew.