Nomeda Balasevičiūtė was born in Kaunas, Lithuania, and has remained there throughout her life. Her love for the arts blossomed during her childhood, as she attended a local music school before enrolling at the M. Martinaitis Art School. Early on, Nomeda aspired to illustrate children's books, a dream she would ultimately achieve.
Nomeda graduated from the Vilnius Academy of Arts (formerly the State Art Institute of Lithuania) in 1988. Soon after, she started her career as an illustrator for "Genys" magazine and the children's newspaper "Tukas." Motivated by the wish to connect with young readers, she created a newspaper for her daughter Jūratė and her friends, calling it "Pepė." This initiative grew into a magazine and paved the way for the publication of Nomeda's own children's books, many of which she both wrote and illustrated.
Nomeda Balasevičiūtė teached design at Kaunas College, an institution that offers higher education in areas such as technology, social sciences, biomedicine, humanities, and the arts. Through her instruction, she contributes to the cultivation of a new generation of creative talent in Lithuania.
Nomeda is presently devoted to oil painting, where the hallmarks of her illustration background are frequently evident in her work. Alongside her painting, she delves into other creative pursuits, including sculpture, transforming recyclable materials through inventive “constructive conversations” to produce singular pieces of art.
About this artwork+
The painting captures two dogs resting together. The one in the foreground is white, sitting upright with its back towards the viewer, looking over its shoulder with alert, pricked ears and dark, watchful eyes. Its coat is smooth, and it has a slender, elegant build. The dog in the background lies down, its body relaxed, facing away from the white dog. This one has a warm, golden-brown coat that contrasts with the pale tones of its companion. The background is diffusely painted in shades of blue and white, creating a soft, dreamy atmosphere that contrasts with the sharp clarity of the dogs’ figures. The scene conveys a sense of quiet companionship and tranquility.
