ROMARIKA PIKELIENĖ’S EXHIBITION'S "BETWEEN STONE AND LIGHT: SIGNS OF THE SEVEN DIOCESES" OPENING
We invite you to meet at the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Between Stone and Light: Signs of the Seven Bishoprics" by an artist Romarika Pikelienė at the V. K. Jonynas Gallery (Turistų g. 9, Druskininkai). The event will take place on May 12, 2026 at 6 p.m. At the event, we will meet with the author of the exhibition Romarika Pikelienė, and a musical performance will be presented by bard Naglis Mačėnas.
This creative project continues the exploration of Lithuanian sacred architecture, paying special attention to the structure of stone masonry and its visual codes. The source of inspiration is fragments of church facades, their materiality and layers of time. The masonry relief is interpreted as a symbolic bridge between physical architecture and its spiritual continuity. The light, penetrating through the frosted glass, softens the forms, creates subtle transitions of shadows and tones, thus opening up new visual experiences and emphasizing the vitality of the material.
The exhibition consists of seven stained glass windows representing fragments of church facades from different Lithuanian dioceses. The works highlight masonry patterns, the harmony of bricks and stones, using the cyanotype technique on frosted glass. Stained glass elements integrated into architectural images create a multilayered structure in which traditional sacral architecture and contemporary stained glass expression merge. This cycle acts as a visual reflection, inviting us to rethink churches not only as architectural objects, but also as signs of faith, time and collective memory.
The author consistently explores the relationship between light, material and space in her work. Glass in her works is perceived as a changing, experience-absorbing material, revealing the tension of fragility and sustainability. She combines the tradition of stained glass with modern spatial forms, often using glass fragments and mirror shards that have a unique history. The works are characterized by a changing state – their perception depends on the environment, lighting and the relationship between the viewer. The author was born in Panevėžys, lives and creates in Jurbarkas. In 2023, she obtained a Master of Arts degree (specialization in stained glass) from the Vilnius Academy of Arts, and is actively involved in exhibition, educational and curatorial activities.
The exhibition will be on display until 5th of August.