Jurga Vilimaite

More of my works at jurga dot co dot uk

I grew up in the family of artists from my mums side and medics from my dad’s side. My Grandfather was a sculptor, jeweller and designer, my grandma – a ballet dancer, my mum is an architect and my brother – a TV producer. My father’s family were doctors and pharmacists. So from the early age I learnt the balance between both – creativity and structure – which, I believe, impacts my life and work until now.

I have started my official art journey at the Art Academy in Vilnius, Lithuania, where I gained Masters of Art degree.

After that I was working in advertising industry as Creative director, also studying at the Sumi-e (Japanese ink painting and calligraphy) school of D.Doksaite.

I moved to London in 2004, where I now live, create, work and teach.

My artistic style is heavily influenced by me being a mixture of European blood, a convert to Islamic faith and love for simplicity of Japanese aesthetics.

There’s something special in Japanese aesthetics – peace, sense of balance, ability to achieve more with less.

There is also something special in Islamic tradition – as one scholar said – it is like clear transparent pure water, reflecting and showing what it is flowing upon.

MA in Art

Group exhibition at Cass Art, Kensington, London
Solo Exhibition at Cass Art Hampstead
Solo exhibition at Kensington Quarter,
Solo Exhibition at Carltons