My Biography

Written By Sandra Kazlauskaite

I was born on October 8, 1989, in Kaunas, Lithuania. I spent my childhood in Alytus, where I lived until I moved to Vilnius for my studies. After completing my education, I returned to Alytus, where I continue to live and work.

I studied at the Vilnius Academy of Arts, earning a Bachelor's degree in Sculpture. Alongside my main studies, I pursued additional coursework to obtain a teaching qualification. Upon graduation, I began my teaching career at Alytus Vocational Training Center, where I worked as a teacher of wood carving, advertising production, and fine arts. Later, I joined Alytus School of Fine Crafts as a wood carving and fine arts teacher. I also gained experience teaching at the Robotics Academy. Currently, I work as an art teacher in three different schools.

My journey as an artist took a significant turn when I joined the Alytus Culture Management Academy (AKVA). There, I found like-minded individuals and inspiration, which fueled my passion for creation. As a result, I was awarded the Alytus Young Artist Scholarship for my project on women's experiences. This was a defining moment when I realized my true artistic calling—painting portraits of women. Since then, QR codes have become an integral part of my work, adding a new dimension to my artistic expression.

Solo exhibitions:

  • 2021-11-25 – An Interdisciplinary Art Project about Women's Experiences, Alytus City Theater, Lithuania

  • 2022-03-08 – An Interdisciplinary Art Project about Women's Experiences, Parliament of Lithuania, Vilnius, Lithuania

  • 2022-10-19 – Exhibition of Paintings "About Me", Alytus, Lithuania

    Exhibitions:

  • 2011 & 2012 – Alytus Youth Student Visual Arts Creation Exhibitions, Alytus, Lithuania

  • 2020-2024 – Exhibitions of Art Teachers at Alytus Youth Center, Alytus, Lithuania

  • 2022-10-11 to 28 – Alytus Artists Plein Air "Autumn Level" Exhibition "Rising Bridges", Alytus, Lithuania

  • 2023-03-06 to 17 – Exhibition of Art Teachers at Alytus Youth Center, Alytus, Lithuania

  • 2023-09-29 & 2023-11-11 – Performance CODE (including an international theater festival com.moon.a), Alytus, Lithuania

  • 2024-03-13 – Exhibition of Art Teachers at Alytus Youth Center, Alytus, Lithuania

  • 2025-03 - Flight of Imagination XIII" – Lithuanian Art Teachers' Creative Exhibition (online)

Participated in Luxembourg Art Prize 2024 – a prestigious international competition aimed at discovering and supporting talented artists, providing winners with the opportunity to exhibit their work in world-class galleries.

Participated in BBA Artist Prize 2025 – an international competition featuring artists from around the world. The exhibition will take place in Berlin in 2025, with winners having the opportunity to showcase their work on a global scale.

Participating in Artavita 2025 – an international art competition offering winners the chance to exhibit their works at the prestigious Art Santa Fe art fair in 2025.

Publications:

For me, creativity is therapy for others. When I present my works, I want people to feel everything deeply. My art revolves around a person's inner struggles and intense emotional experiences, as I believe that to move forward, one must first conquer the dark demons within.

Sandra Kazlauskaite