Marius Strolia

I am Marius Strolia.
I have been on the path of art for 27 years. During this journey, using various means of artistic expression, I have been constantly discussing the environment around me and the various experiences dictated by its changes. I strive to constantly update my artistic language as life is constantly changing. It is important for me to observe myself and my surroundings, as well as to wonder at what is around me - people, nature, various objects, their content and form.
I work extensively in various artistic disciplines (painting, printmaking, sculpture, assemblage, collage, installation, photography) and I am constantly exhibiting my work both in galleries and in various unexpected spaces (shops, parks, hotels, etc.).
I regularly participate in international projects and exhibitions in Lithuania and abroad (Bulgaria, Poland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, UAE).
My works have been acquired by private collectors in Lithuania, Poland, Japan, Germany and the Czech Rebublic.
My main source of inspiration is the ever - changing relationship between nature and man, the creative search for the materiality of the work, the development of the theme (landscapes, abstractions, travel impressions, cycles of human figure).

Education:

1992 - 1999 - Bachelor's and Master's studies at Šiauliai University (gymnasium art teacher).

2003 - 2005 - Master's studies at Vilnius Pedagogical University (special pedagogue).

Pedagogical work experience:

1998 - 1999 - teacher at Šiauliai Art School.

1998 - 2001 - art teacher at Šiauliai St. Šalkauskis secondary school.

2001 - 2002 - art and works teacher at Paberžės ,,Verdenė" secondary school.

2009 - 2017 - Head of classes at the "Art Therapy Centre".

2002 - 2024 - class teacher, non-formal education teacher at Vilnius "Vilties" special school - multifunctional centre.

Main exhibitions: 2024 – Artboxy virtual exhibitions (Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Spain), virtual exhibition in Gologorski gallery (Poland), exhibition of painting, graphics, sculpture in Lithuanian Energy and Technology Museum, Vilnius, Lithuania; 2023 - 5th Lithuanian Contemporary Art Quadrennial ,,LTQ 23: Communities”, Gallery ,,Titanikas” Gallery, ,,Business Stadium Gallery”, Vilnius, Lithuania; International Art Festival ,,Archaeology of Happiness”, Balchik, Bulgaria; 2022, 2021, 2020 – Art Project ,,Salve, Vilnius”, Lithuania; 2022, 2020, 2015, 2012, 2010 – exhibitions of drawings, Vilnius, Lithuania; 2021 - IX Lithuanian Textile Biennale ,,Boundaries # 30“, Gallery ,,Arka“, Vilnius. 2021, 2019, 2015, 2014, 2007 – International Art Festival ,,Republic of Monmartre”, Šiauliai, Lithuania; 2020 – virtual project ,,Go Vilnius”, Lithuania; 2018, 2015, 2010 - Author’s painting – drawing exhibitions, Kairėnai Botanic Garden, Lithuania; 2017 - Author’s painting exhibitions in shop ,,Skizze”, Vilnius, Lithuania; 2016 – International Festival ,,Mostra Eastern front/Eastern meridian", Casarsa della Delizia, Italy; Author’s object – installation exhibition, Šiauliai, Lithuania; 2015, 2009, 2008 – International Land Festival, Vilnius, L...