Kamile Lukrecija Lukosiute Discusses Street Art, One-Eyed Portraits, and Upcoming Photo Book
Kamile Lukrecija Lukosiute, a Lithuanian artist represented by Singulart, specializes in street art and travels extensively to produce her impactful creations. She relishes the excitement of capturing fleeting moments and often receives images from admirers who recreate her artworks. Among her prominent pieces are 'living,' created near the Flatiron Building in New York, and 'destroy,' which was painted in the subway tunnels beneath Times Square. Drawing inspiration from her surroundings, she encourages viewers to derive their own meanings from her art. Her unique one-eyed portraits stem from doodles made during high school. Eschewing formal training, she relies on her personal journey. Currently, she is working on a photo book that chronicles her street art journey, blending irony with existential themes, while photography captures her transient works.
Key facts
- Kamile Lukrecija Lukosiute is a Lithuanian artist represented by Singulart.
- She is currently exploring street art, which involves traveling to find spots and engaging with local people.
- Her work 'living' was created during a summer in New York next to the Flatiron Building.
- The piece 'destroy' was made in the subway tunnels under Times Square with a friend, painting before a train approached.
- Her one-eyed portraits originated from doodling half-faces in high school notebook margins out of boredom.
- She faced skepticism from a high school art teacher in Lithuania who tried to impose rules.
- She is working on a photo book featuring photography and stories from her street art process.
- Photography primarily documents her ephemeral street art, which is often removed the next day.
Entities
Artists
- Kamile Lukrecija Lukosiute
Institutions
- Singulart
- Singulart Magazine
Locations
- Lithuania
- New York
- United States
- Flatiron Building
- Times Square