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Encouraged by the photographer A. Vasiliauskas, who, by the way, is her son-in-law, the actress, writer has already lit Christmas on her balcony Gražina Baikštytė (69).
“The son-in-law ordered the balcony to be measured, brought and helped install a huge mask, through which the branches of a Christmas tree decorated with toys seem to penetrate. Isn’t it symbolic? The actress asks. – And I’m having fun, and the neighbors saw him taking pictures from my balcony. Adas will safely capture the most interesting and beautifully decorated balconies with the help of a drone. I am sure that the most important thing now is a calm and safe Christmas at home “, People.lt said G. Baikštytė.
Installation of J.Vaitkut’s Christmas tree with a conifer
The mayor of the city, Remigijus Šimašius, announced on Tuesday the start of the contest “Light up Christmas on the balcony” in the installation of the artist Jolita Vaitkutė, created on the balcony of the old town, along whose edges runs a green scarf “sitting ” at home.
Although this year’s Christmas forecasts are not happy, Vilnius residents are invited to set the mood for themselves and their neighbors with originally decorated balconies that appear in various areas of the city, illuminated by laser beams, with motifs of living nature. or even unusual exotic animals. Such an idea came to the photographer Adas Vasiliauskas, who became famous during the first quarantine with the photography cycle “Portraits in Quarantine”.
Installation by Jolita Vaitkutė “Christmas tree that does not fit on the balcony and screams” / Photo by Adas Vasiliauskas
Start of the “Light up Christmas on the balcony” contest / Photo by Paulius Peleckis
The project started with the works of artists: the first balcony in Vilnius Old Town was decorated with an exclusive installation by artist J.Vaitkutė. The artist, who festively decorated the “Jamaica” guest house, said the idea for the work was inspired by this unusual year.
“I wanted to create something strange that would awaken the usual imagination about traditional things and traditional festivals within the viewer. The idea of a bent spruce was born with the events of 2020 in mind, which altered the rhythm of the world. At the top of the installation, I planted an animal completely unknown in Lithuania: the conifer. In the spring, there was a lot of consideration that maybe this whole situation started because of him. The scream that amazes passersby with rays that shine in the eyes symbolizes the vagaries of nature that we cannot control. Nature is much more powerful than man and we have to live with it, ”said J. Vaitkutė about his work.
Installation by Jolita Vaitkutė “Christmas tree that does not fit on the balcony and screams” / Photo by Adas Vasiliauskas.
The balconies were also decorated by more famous artists and creators, whose works were scattered in various parts of the capital, from Žirmūnai to Naujamiestis and other remote districts.
Among them is the fluffy pink balcony of Jurga Marcinauskaitė, which already attracts the attention of passersby on Pylimo Street, Rūta Karalytė and Dovilė Lukoševičiūtė Kauno str. an existing balcony lit by illusory lasers and many other unexpected works by artists.
Installation by Jurga Marcinauskaitė on the balcony / photo by Adas Vasiliauskas
The decorated balconies of Vilnius will be immortalized with the help of a drone by photographer A.Vasiliauskas. His series of photographs “Portraits of Quarantine”, which warmly and creatively depicted the Vilnius people staying at home, toured not only Lithuania but the whole world in spring. According to the photographer, recalling the joy that the photoshoot with the drone brought people in the spring, now, after returning to quarantine, he decided to offer Vilnius residents a creative look at the current situation and intends to capture the most interesting projects again.
“I invite Vilnius residents to create a celebration for themselves and their neighbors: light Christmas on the balcony and become the best artist in the district. Creatively decorate your balcony, terrace, patio or window and show that even in the face of a pandemic, we can safely celebrate, support each other and have a little more fun living through this unusual period. Give free rein to your imagination, look at what you have at hand, don’t limit yourself to traditional media ”, invites the author of the project A.Vasiliauskas to join the initiative.
The most beautiful balconies of Vilnius residents will take part in the competition; During the public online vote it will be decided which balcony will be on December 29. will be recognized as the most interesting, beautiful and festive in all of Vilnius.
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