Inga Kaupelytė
Everything is infused with energy.
It is my mission to express this energy through visual language.
Inspired by the ever-changing movement of energy and vibrations that shape the world, I seek to capture this dynamic essence, using a language of brushstrokes that emulate the flow of life itself. My art merges figuration and abstraction, exploring the tension between opposites: heaviness and lightness, ecstasy and misery, movement and stillness.
Landscapes and objects interact with metaphysical bird-feather motifs, which serve as a bridge between the material and the spiritual. By transforming feather-like forms into abstract, biomorphic shapes, I suggest deeper connections and meanings. Repurposing feathers both as a visual motif and a conceptual symbol, I explore themes of transformation, renewal, and transcendence. Their inherent lightness and delicate structure reinforce the themes of energy and motion that define my work.
I consider myself a transcendental painter, balancing on the thin line between figurativism and abstraction. My work draws inspiration from a range of subjects, including philosophy, spiritualism, and quantum physics. My paintings seek to convey the sublime experience of sensing rather than simply seeing. I invite the viewer to embrace the power of flow, witness frozen moments of existence, and embark on a transformative journey beyond the boundaries of the everyday. Through my art, I strive to uplift and inspire, immersing the viewer in a realm where the extraordinary becomes the norm and the vibrant energy of the universe dances before their eyes.
Born in 1983 in Lithuania, I began studying painting at the age of 12 and later graduated with a Bachelor in Audiovisual Arts from the Vilnius Academy of Fine Arts. I have lived in several European countries, working as an Art Director and Designer in the advertising industry. However, after a few years in the corporate world, fatigued by the gray and cold surroundings of the cities I lived in, I reconnected with my inner child and began painting again. Initially working with colorful paper collages, I gradually delved deeper into learning new techniques and mediums, with oil on canvas becoming my favorite.
My work has been exhibited in Europe and Mexico and has received numerous awards, including being a finalist at the 38th edition of Premio BMW de Pintura in Spain in 2023. My artworks have been acquired by private collectors. I currently live and work in the outskirts of Barcelona, Spain.
Shows
2024
THE SYMPHONY OF ETERNAL CHANGE - Solo Show, CMC La Unió, Teià (Barcelona), Spain
2019
The Origin of Species, MO Modern Art Museum, Vilnius, Lithuania
The Other Art Fair by Saatchi Art, Kings Cross, London, The UK
2018
Butterfly Effect, Lithuanian Embassy, The Hague, The Netherlands
The Grand Painting Of Penguins, Successfully funded Kickstarter project, Worldwide
2017
Word Alchemists, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2015
Winter Show, Ninasagt (group), Düsseldorf, Germany
Catrinas in Nederland contest and exhibition, 1st place winner, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2014
LT.art.NL - IV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Sunday Salon - II: Works on Paper, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Jam Gallery, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2013
LT.art.NL - III, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2011
LT.art.NL - II, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2010
LT.art.NL - I, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Lithuanian Art 2000-2010: 10 Years Retrospective, ŠMC, Contemporary Art Center, Vilnius, Lithuania
2004
Earth Art & Video Performance at the group exhibition “Horizons”, Panevėžys, Lithuania
Education
2001 – 2005
Bachelor in Audiovisual Arts, Vilnius Academy of Fine Arts, Vilnius, Lithuania:
- Produced experimental documentary movie “Be Happy!” about Lithuanian culture, achieving high recognition and wining awards at national and international festivals.
- Graduated with honours
1994 – 2001
Visual Arts / Panevezys Art School / Panevezys, Lithuania
Specialized in: Painting, Ceramics, Illustration
Awards
2023
Finalist at the 39th editon of Premio BMW de Pintura / Spain
2019
3rd place winner of the painting contest at the KunstRAI art fair / Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2015
1st place winner of Catrinas in Nederland contest and exhibition / Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2005
"Be happy!" creative documentary film, 15min. / 2004:
TV broadcast SMC TV, TV 1 / Lithuania
International film festival Kino Pavasaris / Vilnius, Lithuania
“Next festival” cinema ”Lietuva” / Vilnius, Lithuania
2004
Exground filmfestival / Wiesbaden, Germany
Festival „Kulturos tvartas” / Vilnius, Lithuania
Festival „Tinklai“ / Lithuania
Premiere at the cinema „Skalvija“ / Vilnius, Lithuania
1998
1st place winner at The Miniature Painting contest / Panevezys, Lithuania
Collections
Collections:
Museum Collection / MO Modern Art Museum / Vilnius, Lithuania
Private collection / Mexico city, Mexico
Private collection / Vilnius, Lithuania
Private collection / De Hague, The Netherlands
Private collection / Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Private collection / Mannheim, Germany
Publications
2017
Ocean Witness by WWF oceanwitness.org
Design and lifestyle magazine Lamu Slenis (in Lithuanian)
2016
Video on THIS IS CERAMICS
Inga Kaupelytė • inga@ingaga.com
ESPAÑOL
Inspirado por la energía y vibraciones que conforman el mundo, el estilo distintivo de Inga es un lenguaje de pinceladas que emula ese flujo de energía.
En sus pinturas figurativas, a menudo representa mujeres, interiores y paisajes, caracterizados por colores selectivos, líneas y, a veces, objetos y escenografías surrealistas.
En sus últimas obras, combina objetos recurrentes en diferentes estados de energía, como un retrato femenino, su Alter Ego, Ingaga, y espacios. Esta colección explora la relación entre individuos y su entorno. La influencia mutua que ejercemos en los lugares y el impacto profundo que los lugares ejercen en nosotros.
Nacida en 1983 en Lituania, Inga estudió pintura desde los 12 años y más tarde se graduó como artista de medios en la Academia de Bellas Artes de Vilna. Inga ha vivido en varios países de Europa, donde ha estudiado diferentes técnicas artísticas, y ha viajado extensamente, inspirándose en múltiples culturas. Su obra ha sido exhibida en Ámsterdam, Vilna, Londres y México, y ha recibido numerosos premios. Sus obras de arte han sido adquiridas por coleccionistas privados y por el museo Mo en Lituania. La artista actualmente trabaja y vive en Teià.
Inga invita al espectador a acoger el poder del movimiento, a presenciar los momentos estáticos de la existencia y a embarcarse en un viaje transformador que trasciende los límites de lo cotidiano y de nosotros mismos. Se esfuerza por elevar e inspirar, sumergiendo al espectador en un reino donde lo extraordinario se convierte en la norma, y la vibrante energía del universo danza ante tus ojos.