The exhibition ‘Intersections’ by Liucija J. Kryževičienė-Hutcheon is opening on the 4th of March at 6 PM at the VAA gallery ‘Artifex’ (Gaono St. 1, Vilnius).
On March 4th, the Vilnius Academy of Arts gallery “Artifex” will held the opening of the solo exhibition “Intersections” by textile artist Liucija J. Kryževičienė-Hutcheon. This exhibition presents the artist’s latest textile works—geometric abstractions composed of precisely interwoven or freely interlaced silk fabric strips, filling dynamic spatial compositions. These silk bands intersect and overlap like inlaid threads, forming new structural relationships. Standing apart from mainstream Lithuanian textile trends, these strikingly symbolic works merge elements of both painting and textile art. Their silhouettes are inspired by runic scripts, astrological symbols, and traditional Baltic and Lithuanian folk textile patterns. The shimmering copper and aluminum tones of these compositions evoke an optical ambiguity, reminiscent of metalwork and modern technology. Expressive in shape, luminous in surface, and rich in symbolic meaning, these works carry a strong emotional charge.
Graduating in textile arts from the Lithuanian State Art Institute in the mid-1960s, Kryževičienė-Hutcheon has continuously explored new artistic expressions and identities. Her artistic legacy spans diverse periods and mediums, including monumental textile compositions, tapestries, batik works, miniatures, watercolors, and monotypes—each deeply embedded in the history of Lithuanian art. Driven by an enduring curiosity and a desire to embrace global artistic discoveries while maintaining a unique voice, she remains a significant figure in contemporary textile art.
Curator Dr. Lijana Natalevičienė
Liucija Jūratė Kryževičienė-Hutcheon is a textile artist, designer, graphic artist, and watercolorist. She studied textile arts at the Lithuanian State Art Institute from 1958 to 1964 and worked as a designer at the Lentvaris Carpet Factory from 1963 to 1985. A member of the Lithuanian Artists’ Association since 1966, she later chaired its Textile Section from 1993 to 1997; a member of Friends of Fiber Art International since 2008.
With twenty-two solo exhibitions in Lithuania and internationally (including the U.S. and France), she actively participates in group exhibitions and is a member of both Lithuanian and international creative organizations. Her works are housed in prestigious collections such as the Lithuanian National Museum of Art, the M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art, and the Čiurlionis Art Gallery in Chicago, as well as in private collections.
Her artistic achievements have been widely recognized, earning her the Lithuanian Artists’ Association Honorary Diplomas (1997, 2010), distinctions in the Teofilis Petraitis Prize Competition (2006, 2008), and the Grand Prize at the 2015 International Textile Miniature Biennale “Out of the Box” in Vilnius.
Starting in 2025, the VDA Artifex Gallery will launch a new exhibition program, “Classical Inspirations”, dedicated to showcasing outstanding textile artists whose long-term creative practice has enriched both the Lithuanian and international art scene, shaping the direction and image of contemporary Lithuanian textiles.
Opening hours: Tue–Fri: 12–6 PM., Sat: 12–4 PM.
