Twenty-five years ago, artist Aurelija Filipauskytė embarked on her creative path with a debut solo exhibition. Since then, she has steadily refined her artistry and established a notable presence in Lithuania’s art scene. From the outset, Filipauskytė has displayed a commitment to her work, consistently bringing both innovation and dedication to her artistic endeavors.
Over the course of her career, Aurelija Filipauskytė has presented 31 solo exhibitions and taken part in more than 30 group exhibitions in cities throughout Lithuania. This impressive exhibition history underscores both her active participation in the art world and her determination to present her evolving artistic vision to a broad audience.
While initially gaining acclaim for her portraits, Filipauskytė eventually turned her attention to illustration. Her illustrative pieces, once seen chiefly on postcards and in children’s books, began to expand into larger formats. These works are now represented in public venues, gallery spaces, and private collections. As an accomplished artist, Filipauskytė remains committed to genuine self-expression while maintaining an ongoing dialogue with her viewers. Her careful observation of people and situations continues to shape the narrative element of her art.
In recent years, Filipauskytė’s canvases have drawn audiences into surreal, dreamlike worlds, where she merges aspects of botany, animals, and humanity into imaginative forms. Visitors to the gallery are encouraged to accompany her on this unique adventure, experiencing the magical blending of reality and fantasy that defines her latest creations.
About this artwork+
The painting features a whimsical figure of a rabbit, depicted in a minimalistic style with fine, soft lines. The rabbit, drawn in gray, stands upright with one ear pointed straight up and the other bent slightly. Its eyes are small and expressive, and it appears to be smiling gently. Held delicately in the rabbit's mouth is a green stem with a pink clover blossom, suggesting a connection to nature. The rabbit is also embellished with another pink clover and leaf subtly placed near its neck, almost like a brooch. Around the rabbit, the background is a muted gray, textured lightly as though to indicate a soft, diffused atmosphere. Sparse blades of grass and a few small clover flowers in shades of purple and green emerge at the bottom of the canvas, adding a touch of color and liveliness to the scene.




















