Kiln stories, in wich clay is reborn-the work of ceramist Lina Danilienė

Kiln stories, in which clay is reborn - the work of ceramist Lina Danilienė

She was  born in Kaunas, living and creating interesting ceramic works, ceramist Lina Danilienė lives and creates in Lithuania. The creative path of the artist, who creates in several artistic fields, began quite early: while studying at an art school, she attended violin and piano lessons. Later, she graduated from the Vilnius Academy of Arts, Open School of Art, Design and Architecture, with professional artist Ieva Bertašiūtė-Grosbah. Already studying in various artistic fields, the artist had her own unique style and style, and her unique stylistics are especially felt in the author's exceptional one-of-a-kind ceramic works. Today, the creator, who combines the exceptional arts of painting and ceramics with her special works, is popular not only in Lithuania, but also successfully participates in international exhibitions abroad. Ceramic works by ceramist Lina Danilienė are distinguished by their geometric and mosaic forms, focusing on butterfly symbols, flower and plant motifs, and the perpetuation of heritage and ancestral signs. Although the author uses traditional technologies in her ceramic works, she achieves strong aesthetic, subtle and at the same time modern forms. More than one ceramic work has already adorned more than one interior as an interior detail. Although the color range and palette of the artist's ceramic works are diverse, bright, sometimes muted colors dominate in a frequent work. Subtle, sometimes refined textures reminiscent of a mosaic play dominate. Subtle aesthetic and artistic solutions are important. An important place is occupied by artistic stories from the inner and outer worlds, which are related to people's stories, feelings and experiences. Speaking about her kiln stories, Lina Danilienė, the author of exceptional ceramic products, says: “..Kiln stories are a small miracle in my everyday life. This miracle is very much awaited, it is like the final incredible result of a week, all the work and a broad smile that cannot be held back – every time I open the kiln door, it is still warm. I don’t know what I will find behind them. They are often cheerful and colorful, but there are also more gloomy moments. But they are also a part of life, a part of my story. Kiln stories are a part of my life, as a creator, in the village, surrounded by nature and silence – where what is sincere and true is born. It is faith in my dream, faith and hope that everything will work out, that I will overcome everything and I will succeed. I will manage to make the clay speak, find and preserve the outline and expression of my creativity.. Because I have something to say.. Each of my works is all about me, and my personal life story - where I am not afraid to show myself as I really am - without appeasement, without fear of condemnation, without attempts to maintain something and conform to something - this is a state of true, self-created freedom... To be myself and for myself and to firmly know that only my inner light will attract those who need it, and what is unnecessary will dissipate like smoke by itself - in my daily stories of the furnace.. " Art critic Gabrielė Kuizinaitė