Nadia Petra

My artistic journey has always been one of discovery. Painting brings me both deep joy and, at times, personal struggle—it challenges me, grounds me, and gives me space to grow. Though I was trained in classical art, I constantly find myself drawn toward the unknown. I welcome the risks and uncertainty that come with exploring new ideas and pushing beyond familiar forms.

What matters most to me is the freedom to express myself without limitation. I try to move beyond fixed ways of thinking or seeing, and instead allow emotion, memory, and intuition to guide the process. That freedom is what keeps my work alive and evolving—and it often surprises me.

No matter how much time passes, I still look at the world with the curiosity and wonder of a child. My work might sometimes seem simple or even a little naïve, but beneath the surface, I’m always trying to say something more—something about what it means to be human, to feel, to remember.

For a long time, I focused mainly on painting flowers. That theme helped me explore form, color, and composition in a joyful and meaningful way. I wanted to create beauty, but also energy—a sense of movement, life, and light. Even in those cheerful pieces, I often added a subtle tension or imbalance...

Siauliai University Faculty of Arts, Lithuania

2007 "I pittori dell'angolo" Rome, Italy

2008-2009 mostre nella galleria d'Arte Contemporanea "L'Epireo" Rome, Italy

Numerous group exhibitions in Italy and Lithuania