Martynas Lapas is associated professor in Vilnius Academy of Arts, faculty of Klaipeda. He teaches graphic design and typography. Also he is a photographer, who takes photography as a part of graphic design. He analyses textures, shapes, light and shadow in his artworks. Also he constantly in search for a new ways to express himself and his artwork, so his works always are in a different format and material.
He takes part in various exhibitions in Lithuania and abroad. Also he is an independent curator.
Project Statement
“Wind and Sand Dialogues” – a photography exhibition by a designer Martynas Lapas.
The photographs capture natural compositions created by wind, water and time, revealing the beauty of the patterns and textures of sand – living, constantly changing. When we walk, we rarely notice what wonderful images nature creates, and all we have to do is bend over or turn from an unexpected angle.
Sand graphics are unique. They are like snowflake patterns, which are never identical. The frames exhibited in the exhibition are like this, and to enhance the viewer’s impression, some of them are flipped to achieve the maximum effect.
All frames were captured on the beaches of Palanga, Klaipėda, and Nida in early autumn and spring. This is the best time to search for the most interesting sand patterns; people do not yet walk along the seashore and do not remember the beauty created by nature. In winter, when everything is covered in snow, it is also difficult to find impressive textures.
Each frame of the exhibition is a moment in which nature has imprinted its unique graphics.
The exhibition “Wind and Sand Dialogues” has not only an aesthetic, visual experience, but the roar of the sea and the sounds of the seashore are played during the exhibition. Also, each visitor is given the opportunity to create their own sand graphics, because one of the exhibits of the exhibition is an illuminated table with sand on it. Viewers can draw and create their own sand graphics. Thus, the exhibition is not only visual, but also passes through other human senses, tactics.
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