Artwork in the room
Timotiejus Norvila, better known by his moniker Morfai, stands out as one of Lithuania's trailblazers in street art. His artistic presence is especially evident in the cityscapes of Kaunas, Vilnius, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, and Joniškis, where his unmistakable style and creative vision have made a memorable impact on public spaces.
Noted for embracing a wide variety of artistic methods, Morfai resists limitations to any single medium or technique. His creative pursuits encompass photography, illustration, painting, street art, installations, and the development of design objects. This versatility enables him to continuously broaden and renew his artistic expression.
One of his best-known works, "The Sower," can be found in the garden of the Kaunas Military Museum. Morfai’s art frequently delves into diverse themes, touching upon universal aspects of human existence, and his artistic influence is felt not only in Lithuania but also in Denmark, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Spain.
In 2020, Morfai produced a series of design objects called "Anvils in the style of interwar architecture," a project that garnered him the award for best sculpture/installation at the international art exhibition ART Vilnius. He regularly provides an inside view of his creative process and showcases his work on YouTube vlogs, where he discusses his thematic and technical experiments—a journey that began with his first exhibitions in 2003.
About this artwork+
The painting depicts a couple engaged in a kiss. The male figure is dressed in a brown jacket and dark pants, with noticeable facial features like dark hair and a small beard. The female figure wears a light blue jacket, skirt, and high heels with her blonde hair styled under a blue beanie. Strikingly, the figures are depicted with parts of their bodies pixelating and dissolving into digital-like blocks below them. These blocks give the impression of the figures fading away or disintegrating into thin air or perhaps into digital space, given the title “Digital Kiss.” The backdrop is a simple, unembellished blue, focusing all attention on the central subjects.
