The exhibition was exhibited in the LNDM Pamarios gallery in Juodkrante in the summer and attracted the attention of art professionals and visitors. The artist’s works reveal a unique language of avant-garde art – the artist visualized her moods using the techniques of collages and assemblages. The exhibition will be open until March 30.
The language of the artist’s avant-garde art
The exhibition “Abstractions: between moods and the world” by K. Zimblytė, the pioneer of abstract painting, opens up to the audience a unique language of avant-garde art. The painter transformed her creative ideas into a unique module of plastic expression – she painted with different abstract composite structures, dark or light colors on canvas, paper or cardboard using oil, watercolor, gouache, collage and assemblage techniques, glued canvas scraps, sheets of paper, leather, foil and thus conveyed emotional their states.
According to the curator of the exhibition Nijolė Nevčesauskienė, K. Zimblytė’s extremely contrasting plastic solutions open up a world of unique visions, where one can feel the dimension of both spiritual loneliness and real materiality. The dimension of spatiality is also important for the artist. Colors lighten or darken at the edges of the painted canvases, shiny or varnished sheets of paper are glued to the corners to expand the boundaries of the spaces. Paper on canvas is that fragile membrane, like the wings of a hand, sensitive to time, dust and physical impact.
LNDM photo/Kazie Zimblytė. Trumpets. 20th century Dec. 8-9
Beyond official art
Born in the village of Briedžiūnai, the artist studied textiles at the Vilnius Art Institute. Later, he worked at the Vilnius Art Combine, creating textile and fabric projects. Since 1959 participated in many joint republican exhibitions of women artists and applied art. Her bright and decorative works were also exhibited at foreign exhibitions in Poland, Russia, Japan, Germany, France, etc. However, the artist’s abstractions were not included in official painting exhibitions organized during the Soviet era.
The artist could not organize personal exhibitions in public spaces in Lithuania. Like the avant-garde artists Linas Katinas, Vincas Kisarauskas, etc., K. Zimblytė exhibited her works in private or semi-public spaces: Judita and Vytautas Šeriu’s salon, Vilnius cinemas, the Lithuanian Writers’ Union, etc.
LNDM photo/Kazie Zimblytė. Changes, 1985
The most favorable time for K. Zimblyta’s work began with the approach of Sąjūdis and the restoration of Lithuania’s independence. in 1988 the artist held her first official solo exhibition at the Vilnius Art Exhibition Hall. The artist’s work has been presented several times in the “Lietuvos aido” gallery.
The exhibition “Abstractions: between moods and the world” in the Pranas Domšaitis gallery of LNDM also presents exceptional avant-garde performances captured in K. Zimblytė’s photographs. The artist realized them at the end of the 1960s in the yard and garden of the house of Vladas Vildžiūnas and Marija Ladigaitė-Vildžiūnienė in the Jerusalem district of Vilnius.
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**Interview with Nijolė Nevčesauskienė, Curator of Kazimiera Zimblytė’s Exhibition “Abstractions: between moods and the world”**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Nijolė. The exhibition features the captivating works of Kazimiera Zimblytė. Can you share what makes her art unique?
**Nijolė Nevčesauskienė:** Absolutely. Kazimiera Zimblytė is a pioneer of abstract painting, and her work provides a deeply personal exploration of emotions and moods. She employs a wide range of techniques—from collages to assemblages—to create distinct visual narratives. The combination of colors, textures, and layered materials allows her to express complex emotional states, making her work resonate on multiple levels.
**Interviewer:** The exhibition, titled “Abstractions: between moods and the world,” is currently at the LNDM Pamarios gallery. What can visitors expect to experience?
**Nijolė Nevčesauskienė:** Visitors can expect to be immersed in a world of contrasting plastic solutions. Zimblytė’s pieces evoke feelings of both spiritual solitude and tangible reality. The dimensional aspect of her work is also significant; she often manipulates the colors and layers to alter perceptions of space and time. It’s an invitation to engage with the fragility and beauty of emotional expression through visual art.
**Interviewer:** It’s fascinating how she used her medium to convey feelings. Could you delve into her artistic journey and how it influenced her current exhibition?
**Nijolė Nevčesauskienė:** Certainly! Zimblytė, who began her studies in textiles, transitioned to painting while drawing on her textile background. Despite facing challenges during the Soviet era, where her abstract art was often overlooked by official channels, she found innovative ways to showcase her work privately. This resilience has greatly informed her art, imbuing it with a sense of freedom and personal vision that shines through in this exhibition.
**Interviewer:** The exhibition is open until March 30. What would you say to encourage people to visit?
**Nijolė Nevčesauskienė:** I would encourage everyone to experience Zimblytė’s art firsthand. It’s not just an exhibition; it’s an introspective journey that can shift your understanding of art and emotion. Each piece is an intimate reflection of her inner world, and there’s something profoundly moving about engaging with her work in person. It’s an opportunity to connect with the avant-garde movement in a way that is both accessible and deeply impactful.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your insights, Nijolė. We hope many will enjoy the remarkable works of Kazimiera Zimblytė before the exhibition concludes.
**Nijolė Nevčesauskienė:** Thank you! I look forward to welcoming everyone to the gallery.
