BECOME THE OWNER OF MEDITATION

 

The author of the exhibition is artist Tomas Lagūnavičius.

The opening of the exhibition took place on September 6 at 3 p.m.

The exhibition runs from September 7 to October 31.

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This interactive art project invites the visitor not only to watch, but also to participate in the creative process, choosing the painting closest to them and the accompanying meditation, thus instantly becoming the owner of the chosen experience. The exhibition explores the fusion of art, performance and spiritual practices, raising questions about the boundaries of ownership in contemporary culture: is it possible to “own” not only a work of art, but also a state, a feeling, an inner experience?

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The project is based on the post-structuralist philosophical tradition, in which meanings are not fixed – they are created by the viewer himself. Here, not only the visual impression is important, but also the relationship between the work, experience and personal choice. The artist's idea expands the concept of the art object, moving it from the material to the experiential plane, where the work of art exists only to the extent that it is chosen, experienced and absorbed.

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The exhibition becomes a performance in which the visitor is not a passive observer, but an active participant, acquiring ownership not through purchase but through choice. In this way, a dialogue is created about the value of art, individual connection, and the transformation of ownership in contemporary culture.

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About the artist:

Tomas Lagūnavičius is a prominent multidisciplinary and mixed media artist based in Kaunas, Lithuania, whose work spans both visual and performing arts. During his impressive career, he has held more than 40 solo exhibitions and over 50 performances, revealing his versatile talents and dynamic approach to art. Participation in international exhibitions and biennials, such as the prestigious 13th Florence Biennale in Italy (2021) and the Earth Art Exhibition "Balance" in Vilnius (2021), has earned him international recognition. His most recent works were exhibited at the 15th annual art exhibition "Abstracts" (USA), where the artist won 5th place. He has repeatedly become a laureate of various competitions: his works won 1st and 5th places in the gallery's "The Spring Countdown Show" competition in Toronto (Canada), 2nd place in the "Fusion Art" competition "Animal Kingdom" in Santa Fe (New Mexico), 3rd place in the virtual exhibition "Light of Love" in Beijing (China), and a platinum award in the exhibition "Abstracts", organized by "J Mane Gallery" (New Jersey, USA). Tomas Lagūnavičius appeared with the performance "Dead Soldier's Dance" at the "Crude Saturdays" festival in Brussels (Belgium) and at the "Contemporary Venice" festival in Venice (Italy).

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The artist regularly exhibits his paintings in various galleries in different countries: Boomer Gallery (London, England), Artly Mix Gallery (São Paulo, Brazil), Artio Gallery (Toronto, Canada), Collect Art (CoA) Gallery (Tbilisi, Georgia), etc.

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Tomas Lagūnavičius is an active member of many art associations: Association for Visual Arts (AVA), International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts (IETM), Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP), International Association of Visual Artists (IAVA), National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA), Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), Association for Latin American Art (ALAA), Visual Artists Association (VVA), and Visual Arts Network of South Africa (VANSA).