Audrius Arlauskas, a Lithuanian graphic artist born in 1983, began his formal education in art at the Kaunas Classical School of Arts, where he graduated in 2002. This initial training gave him vital artistic skills and knowledge, nurturing his enthusiasm for creative work.
He went on to study at the Kaunas Art Institute of Vilnius Art Academy, focusing on graphic design. By 2008, he had earned his master’s degree, which deepened his proficiency in visual arts and design. This academic experience served as a solid foundation for his broad range of artistic activities.
Audrius Arlauskas has been taking part in exhibitions since 2003, showcasing his art both in Lithuania and internationally. That year, he represented Lithuania at the “Network Baltic Workshop” at Grafikens Hus in Sweden. This opportunity allowed him to collaborate with fellow Baltic artists and expand his creative horizons.
His artistic pursuits include graphic design, photography, and animation. Audrius consistently experiments with novel methods and subjects, assembling a wide-ranging portfolio. His continuing work demonstrates both technical mastery and a continually developing artistic outlook.
About this artwork+
The artwork depicts an etching of a doll's face, with jagged, chaotic black lines obscuring parts of the visage, suggesting a sense of vandalism or damage. These thick, dark strokes cut across the doll’s face predominantly over the eyes, rendering them nearly unseeable and adding a dramatic, somewhat disturbing element to the image. The doll itself is shown in a stippled style, providing texture and depth, with its eyes wide open, which contrasts starkly with the harsh black marks. The expression on the doll's face is frozen in a placid yet eerily blank state, enhancing the overall unsettling effect of the piece.
