Shitsu Line

Since my school days, I always preferred to draw, sketch, or write strange stories instead of paying attention in class. These stories were often misunderstood by those around me, but that never stopped me. At that time, I discovered the works of Stephen King, films like *Hellraiser*, and animated series such as *Courage the Cowardly Dog* and *Samurai Jack*. These films, books, and animations opened up a limitless world of ideas and images, inspiring me to create creatures that, while not existing in our reality, felt almost tangible, as if they existed just beyond our reach, in a parallel world.

Over the years, my fascination with mysticism, the supernatural, and the unknown only grew stronger. I later delved into the works of Tim Burton and Kazuma Kaneko—artists whose styles remain enduring sources of inspiration for me. Their art opened new horizons, helping me shape characters and worlds that continue to live in my imagination. During my time at the academy, I explored Japanese horror animation, such as *Yami Shibai (Theatre of Darkness)*. These films were some of the most terrifying I had ever seen, but even through the fear, I found ideas for new sketches.

The game *Pathologic* also left a profound impact on me with its pri...

2021 finished VDA (Vilnius Art Akademy)

2024 exhibition in Pispanlinna service center

2024 exhibition in Lielahti Library

2021 Prize for best Animation (LKMS)