Nomeda Čiurlionytė was born in Vilnius on January 4th, 1974. After finishing secondary school, she relocated to London to seek new opportunities and continue her studies. There, she honed her craft by enrolling in make-up courses at Westminster College, laying the groundwork for her early professional life.
While living in London, Nomeda established herself as a freelance make-up artist, collaborating on fashion shows, photo shoots, and film productions. Always seeking to broaden her creative abilities, she pursued further education in graphic design, desktop publishing, website creation, and digital film editing at Notting Dale Technology Centre. These academic pursuits enabled her to enter the field of digital arts and media production.
Her creative endeavors led her to the Portobello Festival, where she was responsible for designing the festival's website and producing short films showcased at the event. Nomeda also worked alongside the electronic group NBAW (New Breed of Alternative Workers), crafting captivating visual presentations for the group's live shows in London, Austria, and Germany.
Nomeda moved to Ukraine in 2009, where she became an active figure in the local art community, participating in both solo and group exhibitions. Her commitment and contributions were honored with membership in the Ukrainian Artist Union.
About this artwork+
The painting presents a surreal, almost ethereal figure that appears to emerge from an intense, vibrant backdrop of reds, blues, greens, and yellows. The central figure, a human face with an expression that conveys profound emotion, seems to float amidst a swath of chaotic, heavy brush strokes. These strokes blend and blur into abstract shapes and clusters that might suggest the presence of other forms or beings. The hair and body of the figure are elongated and smeared, enhancing the feeling of motion and transformation. The background colors and textures add a dramatic tension to the scene, portraying a vivid landscape of emotional turmoil.
